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Three brewers share their thoughts on complementing the base beer with spices.

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Floor-malted base malts are prized for their rich, aromatic flavor that is far more intense than is usually achieved by industrial malting procedures. Here’s a closer look at what makes them different.

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• Brewing Techniques and Advice

Steve Luke says about this coffee porter that was brewed at Cloudburst Brewing earlier this year: “I think lighter roasts can be less astringent and acrid compared to darker roasts, so they meld a bit better with darker and roasted malts in the beer.”

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• All Grain Recipe
• Porter Recipe

Here are some tips for adding flavorings to your homebrewed stouts.

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There’s a Pilsner for every palate as craft brewers take inspiration from the Old World.

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Festbier, the beer actually served at Munich’s Oktoberfest, is related to Oktoberfest but a definitely distinct style. It’s a pale lager with a clear Pilsner malt biscuit bent, with some additional toasted malt flavors in support. Here’s how to brew one.

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The jalapeño and IPA batter on these corn dogs adds a spicy and bitter counterpoint to the sweet corn.

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• Lunch
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This mead’s light sweetness can mask minor off-flavors, making it a great starter style.

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• Mead Recipe

In part 2 of his mead series, Kyle Byerly covers the process of making mead.

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• Mead

Meet your new friend, Lactobacillus, and learn the ins and outs of kettle souring.

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• Brewing Techniques and Advice

This recipe provides you with the unique experience of roasted mussels: smoky, firm, and just enough chew. Tossing with wheat beer and lemon at the end adds a great acidic counterpoint to the sweetness of the roasted garlic and mussels.

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• Pairing Beer & Food

Wet hops are a flavorful argument against having everything, all the time. Here’s the lowdown on how professional brewers get the best results with freshly harvested hops.

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