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Recipe: Bohemian Night Czech-Style Dark LagerBy Josh WeikertFrom his Make Your Best series on dialing in various beer styles, here is Josh Weikert’s recipe for a Czech-style dark lager—a session-strength lager with layers of malt flavor and spicy hop character.
Recipe: Halfway Crooks Kelvin Smoked Helles“Kelvin is one of our favorite beers,” says Shawn Bainbridge, cofounder of Halfway Crooks. He describes the beer as “a happy place” for the “finest German hops and smoked malt.”
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Halfway Crooks Get Atlanta Hyped About Lager (Lager, Lager, Lager)By Kate BernotWith dogged attention to detail, Halfway Crooks in Atlanta are surviving and thriving by playing the long game: “You have a beer at night and then wake up the next morning and go full force again.”
Podcast Episode 186: Matt Katase of Brew Gentlemen Has a Bridge to Sell YouBy Jamie BognerLess is more for Pennsylvania’s Brew Gentlemen, but don’t let that minimalist philosophy fool you—they may have started young, but they’re committed to staying connected to craft beer’s history while playing in the evolving trends of today.
BoxPop Brewpub Containers: A Party in a BoxThree brewers share how a custom shipping container helped grow their business.
Pick 6: The Rare Barrel’s Jay Goodwin Chooses All the PilsnersBy Jamie BognerSour beer may be the primary focus for Jay Goodwin, cofounder of The Rare Barrel, but—like most brewers—his taste isn’t limited to a single style. For his Pick 6, Jay pushes out of his brewing comfort zone to focus on a genre he loves: pilsner.
Video Tip: Flavoring Stouts with Adjuncts After FermentationYour stout may be fermented, but the fun isn’t done. Marcus Baskerville of Weathered Souls in San Antonio breaks down some favorite adjuncts for flavoring, including coffee, cacao, and coconut in various forms—along with tips on how much and for how long.
Recipe: Der Teufel Belgian-Style Golden Strong AleBy Josh WeikertFrom his Make Your Best series, here is Josh Weikert’s recipe for a Belgian-style strong golden ale inspired by the devilish archetype.
Homebrewing Tips: Destroy Chaos & Embrace Your SpaceBy Drew BeechumDo future-you a favor: Take the time to organize your brewing zone.
The Bricks Have Stories at 21st Street Brewer’s Bar in St. LouisBy Joe StangeThis atmospheric bar in a historic brewery cellar features pizzas and a tap list studded with local and regional stars.
Cooking With Beer: Reuben’s Three Ryes Men Apple Pie à la ModeThis lush treat features one of our Craft Beer & Brewing Magazine® Best 20 Beers in 2020—some ryewine in the crust, filling, and caramel sauce—but you can sub in any strong rye ale or barleywine.
Brewer’s Perspective: Brewing Bo Pils with East BrotherBy Joe StangePaul Liszewski, head brewer of East Brother Beer in Richmond, California, maps out the schematic for their award-winning flagship pilsner—including the unusual hopping that helps to make it addictive.