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Infusing and Fine-Tuning Award-Winning Coffee Beers | Video TipCoffee is an ingredient, not an additive—that's the view of Julian Shrago, co-owner and brewmaster at Beachwood Brewing in Los Angeles. In this clip from his video course, he lays out their methods for infusion, recirculation, and selecting the right level of roast for a great coffee beer.
A New Era for Brewery FinancingCrowdfunding offers not just capital on favorable terms but also a way to turn patrons into passionate investors and brand ambassadors.
Ask the Pros: Brewing The Lightest (and Most Drinkable) One with EnegrenAt Enegren in Moorpark, California, the team’s favorite beer is the (Lightest) one they keep working to perfect—and if you don’t want to order a second liter, they’ve done something wrong.
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.