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Recipe: Dumb Luck DubbelBy Josh WeikertThe goal isn't sweet and spicy, but rather dry, dark, and deceptively drinkable. Take a stab at this Belgian-style dubbel.
Go Green: Brewing with Unkilned MaltStephen Mastroianni of Nova Scotia's unusual Horton Ridge Malt and Grain—a craft maltster and brewery—explains how green malt yields none of the typical malt flavors, opening up a whole new canvas on which to brew.
Pick Six: Bitter(ness) Memories, with Cantillon's Jean Van RoyBy Joe StangeFrom the legendary Cantillon lambic brewery in Brussels, fourth-generation brewer Jean Van Roy chooses a six-pack of beers that have influenced him over the years. They feature the bitter, the dry, and a lifelong appreciation for good old-fashioned pils.
Recipe: All Together IPABy Joe StangeConceived by the brewers at Other Half in Brooklyn, New York, this is a homebrew-size version of their open-source recipe meant to raise funds for out-of-work hospitality professionals. So, brew this beer… then support the cause.
Podcast Episode 128: Matt Tarpey of The Veil Will Brew With AnythingBy Jamie BognerThe head brewer and cofounder of Virginia’s The Veil Brewing Co. is known for both his hyperfocus on spontaneous lambic-style brewing and for pushing the boundaries of beer with a commitment to experimentation, challenge, and learning.
Podcast Episode 128: Subscriber-Only Bonus with Matt Tarpey of The VeilBy Jamie BognerIn this special subscriber-only bonus segment of Episode 128, Matt Tarpey discusses the mental anguish of customer feedback, building an approach to lager brewing not tied to traditional styles, The Veil’s multifaceted approach to brewing IPAs, and more.
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Announcing the Craft Beer & Brewing Cares $100,000 Grant ProgramBy John BoltonWe’re offering $100,000 in free advertising to small businesses that have been negatively affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Keep reading for info on how to apply.
Video Tip: The Role of Vanilla in Sour IPAsJeff Hardesty, founder and brewer at Narrow Gauge in Florissant, Missouri, on how vanilla can help round out sour IPAs.
Recipe: Rockwell Passing Clouds WitbierRockwell’s best-selling beer is not one of its lagers or mixed-fermentation creations. It’s a Belgian-style witbier that gets a welcome twist from Michigan-grown Crystal hops in the whirlpool—adding earthy citrus notes that mingle with the spices.
Breakout Brewer: RockwellBy Joe StangeSupremely laid-back and confidently different, the brewers at Rockwell Beer Co. in St. Louis have quickly built a strong following.
Recipe: Kopfspalter Strong Scotch AleBy Josh WeikertFrom his Make Your Best style series, try this recipe for Josh Weikert's "Headsplitter"—a richly malted strong Scotch ale, a.k.a. wee heavy (hold the peat).
Editors' Notebook: Beer Love in the Time of CoronavirusBy Joe StangeIn a time of fear and uncertainty, here are ideas for some much-needed distractions.