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Podcast Episode 145: Stephen Kirby of Hogshead Has Some Strong Opinions on Cask AleBy Jamie BognerThe existence of Denver’s Hogshead Brewery is further evidence that passionate, opinionated brewers tend to make great beer. Founder Stephen Kirby is outspoken about what he loves and doesn’t love in brewing. In this episode, he lays it all out there.
On the Cutting Edge: Deschutes at the Forefront of Thoughtful ProgressionWhether creating new products or improving existing ones, Deschutes has put its money where its mouth is—with an industry-leading innovation brewhouse, rigorous brew schedule, and a culture of constant improvement.
Full Video: Brewing Session Beers with RockwellJonathan Moxey, head brewer of Rockwell Beer in St. Louis, Missouri, digs into the recipes and process behind beers that are hard to stop drinking.
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Breakout Brewer: BrinkBy Kate BernotAs a serial entrant in major beer competitions, Brink Brewing in Cincinnati, Ohio, has been winning national medals with classic styles, turning them into local success.
Editors' Picks: Wheat BeersNot flashy but sublime, refreshing, and comforting—especially on a hot day—here are a few of the world's finest wheat beers.
Beer Bars We Love in Providence, New York City, and KievBy Tyler PlourdIn each issue, our Love Handles department visits three great beer bars. This tour from Issue 36 takes us from Rhode Island to Ukraine via Manhattan.
Podcast Episode 144: Cellarmaker’s Tim Sciascia and Connor Casey on Ethereal Hops and Hazy West Coast IPABy Jamie BognerThe brewers at Cellarmaker are known among peers for their nuanced approach to hops. Here, they discuss everything from finding hops that punch hard to understanding how “bag appeal” translates to finished beer, how stored hops change over time, and more.
Recipe: Unter dem Zelt FestbierBy Josh WeikertMaybe we can't do Oktoberfest this year, but we can still don our dirndls and drink lager. Plan ahead to have this one ready for autumn. The fresh, grassy, floral hop nose on this one is a perfect fit for the bready malts in the grist.
Beginner’s Guide to Canning: What You Need to KnowFrom Twin Monkeys Beverage Systems, here is a walk-through of the key questions you need to ask before investing in a canning system for your brewery.
Editors’ Picks: Belgian GueuzeHere are the OGs—a few of the most refined versions of the most complex drink in the world.
Gueuze: Beguiling Blend of Nature, Time & Savoir-FaireBy Jeff AlworthTry to brew it if you want—many have tried—but few beers belong to their own place more than traditional Belgian gueuze.
Recipe: Black Is Beautiful Imperial StoutAnother highly unusual brewing collaboration emerges from what has been a highly unusual year.