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Recipe: Urban South Drip au LaitBy Alex FloresWith thanks to Urban South head brewer Alex Flores in New Orleans, here is a sample recipe for their strong, gently tart beer that combines the pleasures of fruit and coffee.
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Podcast Episode 234: Pierre Tilquin of Gueuzerie Tilquin Makes Lambic and Gueuze with Lively Spirit and Mathematical PrecisionBy Jamie BognerTilquin’s strategy for blending gueuze is one part romance, one part math, as the experience he’s developed with lambics from different Belgian brewers informs every piece of the blend—from age to technical performance and flavor.
Fruit Beer, or Coffee Beer, or... Why Not Both?By Alex FloresCoffee and fruit flavors complement each other beautifully, yet we rarely see them unite in beer. One brewery leaning into that marriage is Urban South in New Orleans. Here, head brewer Alex Flores explains the method behind their Drip au Lait series.
Boots Inspired by—and Designed for—the Brewmasters of AmericaBy Georgia BootGeorgia Boot empowers the unsung heroes—the ones who take pride in building real value with their hands. We have a heritage of providing durable, comfortable footwear designed for the physical demands faced on and off the job.
Video Tip: How Yeast Can Help You Beat the Hop CreepRussian River cofounder and brewmaster Vinnie Cilurzo explains how choosing the right yeast and ensuring a healthy fermentation can help you reduce the risk of hop creep.
Recipe: Devil’s Advocate Golden Strong AleThis homebrew recipe is based on everything we know about how Duvel brews its iconic golden strong ale.
Giving the Devil Its Due: Brewing It Golden & Strong, the Duvel WayDuvel, Belgium’s iconic and elegant golden strong ale, is pale, dry, highly carbonated, and it boasts a distinctive fermentation profile. What are the stories, ingredients, and processes behind the archetype?
Love Handles: You Choose Life, We Choose Fiery Atomica Pizza and IPA at Pizzeria ParadisoBy Joe StangeFrom our Love Handles files on beer bars we love: This longtime Beltway cornerstone serves exceptional beers and pizzas.
Podcast Episode 233: Urbain Coutteau of Struise Brouwers Shares Some “Peasant Intelligence”By Jamie BognerKnown for their high-gravity beers and irreverent attitude, the Struise Brouwers have injected fresh energy into Belgian beer over the past two decades. Yet the systems they’ve built to brew these big beers are as creative as the beers themselves.
Infographic: Ship It!By Jamie BognerWhile the pandemic has led to a general loosening of restrictive Prohibition-era laws regarding beer for takeaway and delivery, there’s still plenty to do to liberalize the United States’ antiquated approach to alcohol regulation.
PakTech Perks: Sustainability + Brand Exposure + DurabilityHere’s why breweries and canning suppliers choose PakTech for their packaging.
Video Tip: Mash Strategies to Prevent Hop CreepVinnie Cilurzo, cofounder and brewmaster at Russian River, shares a few suggestions on how to reduce the impact of hop creep by adjusting the mash to reduce dextrins.