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Recipe: Pora Roku GrodziskieBy Josh WeikertOak-smoked wheat malt drives the character of this Polish-style quaffer, which—when brewed well—is as refreshing on a warm day as it is appropriate next to an autumn bonfire.
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Podcast Episode 378: Mark Hunger and Steven Pauwels of Great Lakes Brew Distinctive Craft Lager, Under PressureBy Jamie BognerThe brewmaster and the co-CEO of this Midwestern stalwart respect their brewery’s three and a half decades of tradition—but they also test assumptions while tackling new beers that reflect today’s trends.
Unlocking New Possibilities: Diversifying Your Taproom with ABS CommercialLearn how a pilot system can help you diversify your taproom offerings and keep your taproom fresh and engaging.
Books Every Brewer and Beer Lover Must ReadLooking for the best reads to elevate your brewing game or deepen your love for beer? These six must-read books should be on your shelf.
Flavor Fever: Develop Your Hop SenseBy Randy MosherFor many of us, hop aromas are just about the most impenetrable of all smells. Yet understanding more about how the brain works with aromas can help us to make and enjoy really delicious beers.
Recipe: Beachwood El Verano SaisonFrom Beachwood Brewing in Los Angeles, El Verano is a traditional Belgian-style saison with a multigrain twist. This beer won bronze at the Great American Beer Festival in 2012, the brewery’s first year in operation—and Beachwood has taken home at least one GABF medal every year since.
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Podcast Episode 377: Shaun Yasaki of Noble Beast Makes Quirky and Nuanced Lager Work at Pub ScaleBy Jamie BognerThis Cleveland brewery takes an intentionally small and sustainable approach to making creatively fulfilling beers, and it all starts with the flexibility of their 10-barrel brewhouse.
Recipe: Aslin El Frutero with WatermelonBy Aslin BeerFrom Aslin Beer in Alexandria, Virginia, here’s a homebrew-scale recipe for the watermelon version of their paleta-inspired El Frutero, featuring additions of sea salt, habañero, and lime.
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Taste Everything—and Think About Why It Tastes that Way | Video TipBeachwood co-owner and brewmaster Julian Shrago explains why it’s so valuable to expand your sensory knowledge and vocabulary.
Recipe: Grimm CloudbustingBy Joe GrimmAt Grimm Artisanal Ales in Brooklyn, New York, Cloudbusting is always a hazy double IPA made with 100 percent New Zealand hops—however, the hop blend varies from batch to batch. This is a recipe for Cloudbusting #11, but feel free to make your own custom blend.
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Singular Haze: Brewing IPA with Its Own Kind of JuiceBy Kate BernotNow that hazy IPA is ubiquitous, brewers are working harder than ever to make novel examples that stand out in the crowd. From hopping to yeast selection, here’s how a few of the pros are leaving their unique thumbprints on the style.
Recipe: Gold Dot Staggers & Jags Cold IPABy Kevin DaveyKevin Davey and Lisa Allen of Heater Allen in McMinnville, Oregon, share this recipe for the first cold IPA in their Gold Dot line of beers—with, Davey says, “a warning for its sneaky strength.”
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