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Zooming in on Vienna Lager, Then & NowBy Joe StangeAndreas Krennmair's new book takes a detailed look at the history, ingredients, and processes of Vienna lager. Here is some of what he’s learned.
Podcast Episode 164: It's Funk First for Shawn Johnson and New-Old School Birds Fly SouthBy Jamie BognerBirds Fly South’s Shawn Johnson loves the funky farmhouse ale tradition—so much so that he and wife Lindsay have dedicated their brewery to it. But that embrace of tradition doesn’t exclude exploring modern approaches to these rustic styles.
Cooking with Beer: Smoke-Grilled Leg of Lamb with Stout-Braised Garbanzo Beans and Herbed TzatzikiCooking with the big, bold flavors of stouts requires a thoughtful approach, but the flavor potential is enormous. This recipe explores the savory and sweet potential of this favorite dark family of styles.
Hop It Like It's Hot: Whirlpools, “Dip Hopping,” and More Ways to Squeeze Out AromaPull levers, turn knobs, spin wort—from whirlpools to “dip hopping,” here is a detailed look at some specific hot-side techniques and gear for dialing in substantial hop flavor and aroma.
Recipe: Lone Pine Diamond Unicorn Double IPADiamond Unicorn is one of Lone Pine's staple New England–style double IPAs. It’s brewed with extra oats for a silky mouthfeel and highlighted by Ella and Vic Secret hops.
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Video Tip: Finding Inspiration and Building an Evocative RecipeAslin Beer cofounder Andrew Kelley shares a detailed example of building a beer recipe to mimic the flavors and evoke a specific culinary experience—including specifics on how and when to add coffee.
Breakout Brewer: Lone PineBy Kate BernotIn Portland, Maine, the brewers at Lone Pine find that tiny tweaks to their IPAs yield big-time payoffs.
Behind Anchor Christmas Ale: Q&A with Brewmaster Tom RileyBy Joe StangeA stronger and darker Anchor Christmas Ale is here to help us try to forget about 2020. Here, Anchor’s brewmaster explains the thinking behind this year’s recipe and label.
Perfect Pairs: Farmhouse Cheese & BeerBy Jamie BognerReady to inefficiently harness the energy of the sun? These three pairings of farmhouse ales and rustic cheeses capture the sepia-toned nostalgia of a country summer—with the power to warm up any winter occasion.
Infographic: Even More Hops!By Jamie BognerDespite historic levels of hop inventory, growers planted 5 percent more hops in 2020 than in the previous year, as locations and varieties continued to shift.
Establishing and Growing Your Brewery’s BrandLewis Barbera, VP of sales for Boelter, shares insight into how present and future brewery operators can get the most out of their brand.
Video Tip: Planning a Recipe for Desired Elements of FlavorWhen developing beers meant to evoke specific foods, balancing bitterness, acidity, and residual sweetness are key elements that can be adjusted. Aslin Beer cofounder Andrew Kelley explains.