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Recipe: Coldwater Coffee StoutBy Josh WeikertJosh Weikert pulled some levers and turned some dials on his own American stout, and this is the result. This version uses cold-steeped, cracked coffee beans to complement the complex roasted malt and pine notes.
The Stout Brewer’s Control PanelBy Josh WeikertWhen it comes to building a recipe—and then making adjustments to get exactly the flavors you want—there is no family of beers as complex and as rewarding as stouts. Here are the levers and dials you need to know.
Get Lost in São Paulo's FrangóFrom our Love Handles files on beer bars we love: Stephen Beaumont takes us to Brazil’s classy, labyrinthine chapel of interesting beer and atmosphere.
Pick Six: Memories & Principles, with J.C. and Esther Tetreault of TrilliumBy Jamie BognerFor their six-pack, J.C. and Esther Tetreault of Trillium select some firmly hoppy beers that reflect memories and collective experiences as well as shared approaches to brewing and hospitality.
Recipe: Randy Mosher’s New OG IPABy Randy MosherA restrained touch of caramel, firm bitterness, citrus-forward hops, and a pitch of thiol-promoting yeast all come together for a new spin on the classic American IPA.
Podcast Episode 277: Randy Booth of Twin Barns Tells a Story with Belknap Pils in this Best in Beer 2022 Brewer’s PerspectiveBy Jamie BognerIn the last of our special episodes that offer brewers’ insights into their Best in Beer 2022 winners, Twin Barns head brewer Randy Booth shares the process behind their top-scoring German-style pilsner.
Flavor Fever: A New Swing at an OG IPABy Randy MosherBy applying what we know now—using a grain bill that goes easy on the crystal/caramel malts and new yeast strains that overlay fresher, brighter aromas—we can achieve an updated throwback that lets us enjoy the best of both worlds.
Video Tip: All About the Banger Hop Called RiwakaIn this clip from their video course, Hop Butcher for the World cofounder Jude La Rose describes what Riwaka’s unique full-spectrum flavor profile can do for a beer, whether that’s an IPA, a lager, or even a Kölsch.
Podcast Episode 276: Kyle Carbaugh of Wiley Roots Explores the Outer Limits of Flavor in Fruit Beer and Barrel-Aged StoutBy Jamie BognerMaximum flavor in fruit and other ingredients is what consumers have grown to expect from Wiley Roots, and they’ve built an atypical process for building intense but rounded flavor in fruit beers as well as bigger barrel-aged stouts.
Critic’s List: Courtney Iseman’s Best in 2022New York City–based writer Courtney Iseman, a Craft Beer & Brewing contributor and author of the newsletter Hugging the Bar, shares her highlights from the past year.
Critic’s List: Alex Kidd’s Best in 2022By Alex KiddAn influential if irreverent voice among drinkers today, the driving force behind DontDrinkBeer.com and the Malt Couture podcast shares his top tips and beers of the past year.
Critic’s List: Joe Stange’s Best in 2022By Joe StangeOur intrepid managing editor—currently based in Bangkok—shares his favorite beers of the year and ponders what may lie around the next corner.