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Podcast Episode 55: Crooked Stave's Chad Yakobson: Geek Out On Sour (and “Clean”) BeerBy Jamie BognerFrom his pioneering masters thesis on fermenting with Brettanomyces to his current role running a 10,000 BBL per year brewery and artisan-focused craft distributorship in Denver, Colorado, Chad Yakobson has made his mark on the world of brewing.
Breakout Brewer: Fox Farm BreweryBy Tyler PlourdBest known at the moment for their hoppy IPAs and pale ales, Fox Farm is using location to its advantage. The emphasis on sourcing local ingredients and taking a culinary approach to beer-recipe development translates to a farm-to-glass experience.
Video Tip: Using Candi Sugar in Abbey AlesPaul Odell is here with some tips on how to pick the right candi sugar for your Abbey-style ales.
Beercation: Nashville, TennesseeBy John HollThe metro area is booming, with countless cranes on the horizon and traffic to match. Still, this city has managed to retain its Southern charm. The brewing industry has risen with the times. It’s time to go drinking in Nashville.
Make Your Best Coffee BeerBy Josh WeikertOnce you get the process down for your system and palate, you can play around with the amount and type of coffee involved, and you should also start playing around with the styles of coffee beer you brew!
A Different Kind of Beer BootBy John HollL.L. Bean, the boot, clothing, and outdoor gear company, partnered with a number of local breweries to highlight small-batch craftsmanship as well as their surroundings.
The Best 18 Beers of 2018By Jamie BognerWe were busy this past year tasting beers that were sent to our office, shared at a bar, brewery or pub, and poured at festivals around the world. It’s difficult but rewarding work and we’re pleased to present our editors picks for top beers of 2018.
Reader's Choice: Best Beers of 2018The results are in! We asked our readers to pick their best beers of 2018. From new and hazy IPAs to classic saisons and stouts read on to see if your favorite made the list.
Podcast Episode 54: The Best 18 Beers of 2018: A Peek Behind the Curtain on How Beers Are SelectedBy John HollIn this special edition of the podcast be among the first to hear the breweries who made the list and why, and get a peek behind the curtain on how beers are selected.
Video Tip: The Advantages of Adding Farmed Ingredients to Your CoolshipWhile the normal process is to add special ingredients on the cold side Evan Watson of Plan Bee Farm Brewery makes a compelling case for why you should add everything from herbs to fruit into your coolship during the initial fermentation period.
Brewing Impacts: The Terroir of BarleyBy Don TsePeople understand how terroir affects wine, hops, and even coffee, but how terroir affects barley hasn’t really been explored in great detail. That’s changing, and one Alberta brewery hopes to elevate beer’s unexplored ingredient.
Video Tip: Brewing Adjunct Beers with Maple SyrupLearn about brewing with maple syrup from Neil Fisher, the head brewer and owner of WeldWerks Brewing in this tip of the week.