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Editors’ Picks: Five Vienna Lagers We LoveA great Vienna lager exhibits malt and hop character balanced by restraint and supreme drinkability. If lager is the ultimate “brewer’s beer,” is Vienna the ultimate brewer’s lager? Here are five that we love.
Vienna Lager: Fire in the GlassBy Jeff AlworthThis elegant beer with Austrian roots hides in plain sight pretty much everywhere except Austria. In this edition of Style School, Jeff Alworth explains how Anton Dreher’s 19th century creation is poised for a restoration.
Podcast Episode 163: Getting Political and Getting Through the Pandemic with Julie Verratti of DenizensBy Jamie BognerJulie Verratti discusses how brewers and brewery operators can lobby for laws that support their business and the industry, and talks about Denizens' strategies for keeping beer flowing while keeping customers and staff safe.
Podcast Episode 163: Getting Political and Getting Through the Pandemic with Julie Verratti of DenizensBy Jamie BognerJulie Verratti discusses how brewers and brewery operators can lobby for laws that support their business and the industry, and talks about Denizens' strategies for keeping beer flowing while keeping customers and staff safe.
Who Needs Black Friday? We Have Small Brewery Sunday.By Joe StangeSmall Brewery Sunday is November 29. The annual campaign to support smaller, independent breweries means more than usual this year, with a dire winter ahead for the hospitality trade.
Cooking with Beer: Roasted and Stout-Braised Cauliflower with Charred Tomato DressingNeed a last-minute idea for a veggie side-dish? This recipe explores the savory and sweet potential of an imperial stout.
Video Tip: What Do Culinary Ingredients Bring to a Beer's Flavor?Andrew Kelly, cofounder of Aslin Beer in Alexandria, Virginia, breaks down the elements of flavor and reminds us to think about what different brewing ingredients bring to the table when trying to mimic the flavors of favorite foods.
Podcast Episode 162: Yvan De Baets of Brasserie de la Senne Is a Selfish BrewerBy Jamie BognerIf you’ve tried his pale ale, Taras Boulba, then you know that Yvan De Baets has a taste for hops. But it’s the focus on subtlety, balance, and fine details like tank geometry that make the beers of this Brussels brewery so compelling.
Recipe: Winterhausen ESBBy Josh WeikertWith the right ingredients, this recipe will re-create the kinds of flavors you’d find at pubs all over England on any given day—a showcase of English malt and hops, pouring a beautiful brilliant jewel-toned orange.
We Are All Garage Beer Drinkers NowBy Joe StangeLagers are on the rise, and so are light beers and larger packs. Craft beer is looking more like supermarket beer, but there are good reasons why—and is it really such a bad thing?
Recipe: Reuben’s Triple CrushThis homebrew-scale recipe is based on Reuben’s Brews’ popular triple IPA, which also scored a 96 with our blind panel. Emphasize yeast health with a big starter, dry hop generously, then give it enough time to cold-condition.
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Editors’ Picks: Beyond Beer 2020By Jamie BognerBeer? No. Craft? Yes. These drinks outside the beer space have grown exponentially over the past year. They’re hitting their stride. From the sublime to the absurd—and from cider to mead via seltzer and kombucha—here are some of our favorites.