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Family (Beer) Guy/GalInviting your spouse and your children to join the brew process makes brewing all the more fun for everyone. Jester Goldman has some tips for how to make brewing more interesting for kids, from toddlers on up.
Cold Beer? Warm Beer? Select the Right Serving TemperatureWhen it comes to craft ales and lagers, there really is no good one-size-fits-all temperature. And even if there were, it probably wouldn’t be ice cold.
Video: Finding the Source of Infected BeerFinding the source of infected beer will help prevent future infections, and knowing where to look and how to properly clean these parts will further prevent contamination. Josh Weikert shows you how.
Water and Mash pHBy Brad SmithIf you are an all-grain brewer, the most important thing to worry about is mash pH. Brad Smith delves into why and how to achieve the right pH.
Boreas Dunkel RecipeBy Josh WeikertWith the right grist and careful fermenting, you can get the best of the malt flavors in this Munich Dunkel without leaving an impression of sweetness. But, there’s an important caveat to keep in mind: don’t go too far.
Breakout Brewer: Breakside BreweryBy Emily HuttoBreakside Brewery in Portland, Oregon, is well known for its IPAs—but that wasn’t really the plan. At least it wasn’t the whole plan.
Blonde Ale Lemon Tart with Fresh Berries RecipeThe blonde ale’s light, fruity essence knocks this tart recipe out of the park.
Redstone Black Raspberry Reserve RecipeBy David MyersThis medium-sweet mead has black raspberry puree added when fermentation begins to slow. Start now because it needs to bottle-age for several years.
We Recommend: Great Beer Bars in Pennsylvania and North CarolinaThe “Love Handles” department in Craft Beer & Brewing Magazine® is devoted to great beer bars. Here are the three beer bars that we explored in Issue 16 (December 2016/January 2017).
Belgian Ale Caramelized Apple and Onion Tarts RecipeBy Jackie DoddIn this recipe excerpted from Jackie Dodd’s The Craft Beer Bites Cookbook, a fruity, peppery Belgian ale combines with caramelized apples and onions for a delightfully tasty tidbit.
Pick Your Fermentor Part II: Advanced Fermentor ChoicesIf you’re ready to upgrade your fermentor in either size or value, longtime homebrewer Jester Goldman has suggestions to help you make the best decision for your goals.
Convert Macro-Beer Drinkers into Craft-Beer Fans for the Big Game This WeekendBy Emily HuttoBut how, you might ask, will you possibly convert these folks to craft beer? Behold—four strategic moves for intervention.