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Homebrewing Flows through Washington, D.C.By John HollFrom hops harvested at the Smithsonian to congressional staffers squaring off with their homebrew recipes, there’s been a lot of brewing action happening in the nation’s capital in the past few weeks.
Testing the Best Beer LuggageBy Jamie BognerWhether you’re headed back from your latest great beercation or jetting off to an amazing bottle share with friends, keeping your beer safe from the perils of travel is paramount. Our staff tested several bags designed to keep your bottles from breaking.
Suarez Family Brewery Kinda Classic, a Modern Saison RecipeBy Dan SuarezWell-hopped with low-alpha hops and fermented with characterful yeast, this simple recipe perfectly reflects the brewing philosophy at Suarez Family Brewery.
Podcast Episode 61: Trillium's JC Tetreault: Owning It and Moving ForwardBy John HollIt’s been three weeks since an internet post where issues of wages, beer service, and recipes were leveled against Trillium Brewing Co.
Full Video: How to Win a Beer CompetitionBy Paul OdellBJCP Certified Judge and award-winning homebrewer Paul Odell covers the inner-workings of beer competitions and offers tips to help you stand out and win with your next entry.
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Breakout Brewer: Suarez Family BreweryBy John HollPeople make pilgrimages to the Suarez Family Brewery. There are no pints, only pours, and most of what’s on offer is below 6 percent ABV. Here it’s about taking it slow, appreciating nuance, and working with both tradition and the surrounding area.
The Search for Missing BarrelsBy John HollPeter Bouckaert wants to reunite the original nine barrels that made up New Belgium’s first wood-aged program. He has two already but wants to know if you’ve seen the other seven.
Video Tip: Brewing Adjunct Beers with CoconutLearn about brewing with coconut from Neil Fisher, the head brewer and owner of WeldWerks Brewing in this video tip.
Breakout Brewery: BokkereyderBy Jamie Bogner“New lambic blender” are words not often spoken, but upstart Raf Souvereyns’s Bokkereyder lambic brand is putting that phrase in headlines with a distinct nod to the blending tradition and a progressive attitude toward incorporating winemaking techniques.
Make Your Best: How to Brew Any Style WellBy Josh WeikertIn this final installment of MYB, Josh Weikert outlines the keys to brewing any and every beer style well.
Podcast Episode 60: Neighborhood Restaurant Group's Greg Engert: Building the Best Drinking ExperienceBy John HollThis week on the podcast is Greg Engert, the beer director and managing partner for Neighborhood Restaurant Group in Washington D.C. which includes Bluejacket, The Sovereign, Churchkey, and Birch and Barley, among others.
Best of 2018: Homebrew Brands, Brew Gear, and RetailersWe asked the readers of Craft Beer and Brewing Magazine to weigh in on their favorite homebrew brands, gear, and retailers for our best of 2018 issues. Here's the companies that rank high among our readers.