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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.
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.