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Gear Test 2017: Plastic FermentorsIn our 2017 Gear Guide issue (April/May), our editors tested and reviewed four plastic fermentors. Here are the results.
Black Forest Pale Belgian Pale Ale RecipeBy Josh WeikertBelgian pale ale is a great entry-level Belgian beer for those who are a little overwhelmed by the more common Dubbels and Tripels out there, and it’s the style I recommend when people tell me they “don’t like Belgians.”
5 Ways To Brew on a BudgetIf you’d like to homebrew within a budget and still enjoy great beer, here are five ideas to get you there.
Breakout Brewer: Cloudburst BrewingBy Emily HuttoBrewing on used equipment and playing around with new techniques, hops, or other ingredients, Cloudburst Brewing is turning out a spectrum of beers that are remembered for their bold names and the causes they support.
Make Your Best WitbierBy Josh WeikertBelgian witbier is a fantastic beer style, especially for the summer-to-fall transition, but you need to resist the impulse to overload it with spices and fruit! Here’s how to brew one you can drink by the liter instead of making wheat-based perfume.
Lemon Blueberry Sour Ale Crumb Cake RecipeA blueberry sour ale adds some summertime excitement to this yummy crumb cake.
Scratch Brewing’s Green Tomato Saison RecipeEmphasize the tartness of green tomatoes by brewing this lighter saison-style beer with a relatively dry finish.
Fruit Gets Personal: Brewing with Heirloom VarietalsBy Emily HuttoFor Troy Casey, owner of Casey Brewing & Blending, brewing with fruit is much more than just selecting the fruit—it’s a relationship with local fruit growers and an exploration of the distinct flavors that specific fruit varietals contribute to beer.
Honey Saison Braggot RecipeJester Goldman offers tips on choosing honey and the base beer for a saison braggot, then shares the recipe for “Saison of the Braggot.” It needs a warm fermentation temperature, so what better time than midsummer to brew one up?
Barbecued Carrots with Dilled Yogurt RecipeAn American pale ale works well as the beer for cooking, both to help offset the sweetness of the carrots and reinforce the bitterness of the char once it comes off the grill.
Fermentation Management: Stable TemperaturesJosh Weikert offers tips on creating an environment with stable temperatures for your fermenting beer.
Stocking the Cellar without Breaking the BankConsider forming your beer-cellar collection around age-worthy, budget-friendly beers.