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Barbarossa Imperial Stout RecipeBy Josh WeikertBrewing with extract doesn't mean sacrificing flavor. Rather than going heavy on the chocolate malts, this recipe spreads the wealth and includes healthy additions of light crystal, dark crystal, and more.
Podcast Episode 74: Deschutes Brewery's Veronica Vega: Creation, Trial, Error, and Eventual Completion of New BeersBy John HollVeronica Vega, the head brewer at Dechutes Brewing Co. in Bend, Oregon walks us through the creation, trial, error, and eventual completion of the brewery's new light pilsner.
Beginner’s Guide To Grain HandlingGrain is your beer’s base and the most expensive ingredient. This guide covers strategy, policy, and important points and reminders.
An Inside Look at Step Mashing (Video Tip)By Zac HarrisConsistency is key when it comes to step mashing. Get a peek inside the Euresko Beer Co. brewery and learn about the process and how you can apply it to your homebrewing.
Learning Lab: Going Deep on YeastIn this issue’s Learning Lab column, Jester Goldman shows you how to expand your knowledge of yeast strains so you can pick the right yeast for your next batch of homebrew.
Successful Germination for Craft Malt (Video Tip)Dennis Nesel from Hudson Valley Malt discusses the process behind germination at his malting facility and how it impacts your beer.
Brewing Beers with Wild FruitBy John HollFinding and picking fruits with enough natural yeast on them and adding them to your beer is a great way to not only infuse flavor but also add a local bent to your next recipe.
Two Rivers Brewing Company Brewnniversary III Barrel-aged Wild Tripel RecipeGABF gold medal–winner and Two Rivers’ Head Brewer Josh Bushey recommends using less oak and tequila than you think will be necessary. The recipe here gives you a modest start.
Breakout Brewer: Outer Range Brewing Co.By Jamie BognerFrom their small outpost at 9,000 feet elevation in the Colorado mountains, Outer Range Brewing Co. is intently focused on a narrow spectrum of beers made with expressive yeast.
Podcast Episode 73: Lazy Magnolia’s Leslie Henderson: Brewing the Flavor of the SouthBy John HollCofounder and brewer Leslie Henderson talks about changing perspectives, brewing with nuts, and how harnessing rain water might be one of the next big advancements in beer.
Creating the Right Water Profile for Your German-style Beers (Video Tip)By Zac HarrisWith a little research and the right tools you can create a water profile that will give you a true to classic style beer. In this video tip, Zac Harris shares his expertise.
Ask the Experts: What is a Triple-decoction Mash?By Brad SmithHomebrew expert Brad Smith, author of the Beersmith homebrewing software and the voice behind the Beersmith podcast, answers an important question about triple-decoction mash.