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Pick Six: Subtlety & Familiarity, with The Veil's Matt TarpeyBy Jamie BognerMatt Tarpey, cofounder and head brewer of The Veil, selects a foundational six-pack that combines early experiences with the classics and those he still reaches for today.
Recipe: Utopian Rebels Světlý LežákRob Gallagher, former chair of the London Amateur Brewers, has a thing for decoction mashing. This is his Czech-style pale lager recipe, which won Best of Show at London Brew Con 2018. It includes a triple-decoction mash and plenty of gorgeous Saaz hops.
Why Decoction MattersBy Evan RailDecoction is not an obsolete brewing technique. It’s one that can take you to other (richer) destinations… even a few you might not expect.
Podcast Episode 148: Stan Hieronymus on New Developments in the World of HopsBy Jamie BognerAuthor Stan Hieronymus offers his thoughts on the past, present, and future of the hop industry, along with updates on recent research into hops-related process concerns like hop creep and reusing hops.
Cooking with Beer: IPA Mac & CheeseCourtesy of Denver’s Hops & Pie pizzeria and taproom, you can enjoy this IPA-infused comfort dish any day of the year.
New Realm's Mitch Steele on His Approach to Innovative BrewingFrom hop bursting to nailing classic styles, Mitch Steele, cofounder of New Realm Brewing, discusses how he and his team incorporate innovation and inspiration in the brewhouse.
Video Tip: Using Dehusked Malts to Adjust Color and Get Smoother FlavorJonathan Moxey, head brewer of Rockwell Beer in St. Louis, explains how dehusked roast malts such as Carafa can be useful for adjusting color as well as building smoother flavor into black beers.
Podcast Episode 147: Resident Culture's Chris Tropeano Has the Straight Dope on Hazy IPA, Berliner, and Craft LagerBy Jamie BognerFor Charlotte, North Carolina's Resident Culture, taste and quality are sacrosanct. No ingredient or process is sacred in the quest to improve.
Recipe: Ken Schramm’s Medium-Sweet Orange-Blossom MeadBy Ken SchrammThis recipe for an orange-blossom mead is adapted from Ken Schramm’s book, The Compleat Meadmaker. It makes a great starting point for homebrewers who want to dip their toes into meadmaking.
Meadmaking for Beer BrewersBy Josh WeikertMaybe you’ve eyed the mead section of the homebrew shop with curiosity or flat-out suspicion. Could you become a meadmaker? Turns out, you already are; you just don’t know it yet. All you need are the ingredients and these crucial tips from Josh Weikert.
Editors’ Picks: Click HERE for BeerOne of the bright spots of this challenging year: Getting beer delivered to your doorstep has gone mainstream. Here are some apps that make it simple.
Recipe: Brink Duncan Clan Wee HeavyThis recipe from Kelly Montgomery, Brink Brewing’s cofounder and head brewer, and his friend Mike Rodocker won a gold medal at the 2018 U.S. Open Beer Championships.