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Multi-step mashing may seem like a historical curiosity, but it’s good to understand the intent because there are still some useful ideas. Jester Goldman walks you through the traditional rest points and what they’re all about.

• Making Beer
• Brewing Techniques and Advice

New England IPAs are big beers, there is a definitive haze to the beer, and brewers embrace the big, bold hops flavors rather than the bitterness of the India pale ales of the past.

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• Beer Stories

Local ingredients made saison what it was, and while we tend to think of that in terms of yeast, grains, and spices, there’s no reason to exclude hops from that list.

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• Brewing Techniques and Advice

In The Cellar columnist Patrick Dawson doesn’t just brew beers to age, as evidenced by this flavorful fruit-forward IPA that he’s designed and brewed.

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• All Grain Recipe
• IPA Recipe

While some professional brewers have gone on record as outspoken critics of the New England–style IPA, others have embraced it wholeheartedly. We asked a few brewers who were sympathetic to the style to share some of their favorites.

• Craft Beer Scene

Our galette recipe combines the crisp, tart Granny Smith apple with the spiciness of an IPA, creating a combination that will make everyone want to come back for seconds.

• Cooking With Beer
• Pairing Beer & Food
• Desserts

This is a sweeter milk stout recipe that CBB staffer Libby Murphy has had fun experimenting with. Despite its name, there aren’t actual almonds in the recipe, but the flavor magically works itself into the mix.

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• Stout Recipe
• All Grain Recipe

The stout in this recipe is a robust complement to the blackberries, and—depending on the style you choose—can add some very interesting flavors!

• Cooking With Beer
• Pairing Beer & Food
• Dinner

Developing experiments can help dial in recipes and create more interesting flavors in your beer. Long-time homebrewer Jester Goldman suggests three experiments to get you started.

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• Brewing Techniques and Advice

Adding aromas to your beer using late hops additions can be done a few ways. We show you how in this video tip of the week!

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Here are a few hippie- and metal-influenced breweries to seek out.

• Craft Beer Scene

Everybody's brew system is different. Our editorial assistant, Libby Murphy, shares hers!

• My Brew System