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Gearhead: The Enviable Lightness of Craft LagerWhat does it mean to worship at the altar of crisp? For brewers, it means special attention to technique and to the cellar.
Make Your Best Kentucky CommonBy Josh WeikertKentucky common is a smooth, drinkable, light-amber hybrid that’s closer to Kölsch, cream ale, and California common than it is to Jack Daniels.
Podcast Episode 353: Viva Las Vegas! Able Baker’s Matt Marino Goes All-In on Modern West Coast–Style IPABy Jamie BognerHigh-gravity brewing, extreme attenuation, pilsner malt, modern hop products, and non-diacetyl-producing yeast all figure into the ways that this Las Vegas brewery produces its compelling—and top-selling—West Coast–style IPA, Atomic Duck.
It Takes a Village to Stand Out in the Craft-Brewing WorldBehind the brews with Big Grove Brewery and Chafunkta Brewing Co.
In Pursuit of Hop Magic to Broaden the Reach of CraftHas craft beer reached its apex? We’re confident that the answer is an emphatic No! Many people have yet to find a beer that they feel was made for them. Hop varieties abound; however, a broader array of hop profiles (both in flavor and structure) will help brewers reach these untapped consumers.
Video Tip: Have Patience and an Open Mind When Barrel-Aging BarleywineGive those barrels plenty of time before tasting, says New Image founder Brandon Capps, and be open to new possibilities when tasting different components for blending.
The Humble Origins of a True French SaisonOne of the world’s most respected brewers of dry, rustic farmhouse ales, Daniel Thiriez of Brasserie Thiriez, shares the story of his brewery, his yeast, and their place in the small northern French town of Esquelbecq. As told to Ryan Pachmayer.
Recipe: Thiriez La Rouge FlamandeFermented with Thiriez’s house saison yeast, this ambrée has a complex, malt-forward flavor with aromas of citrus peel, hazelnut, caramel, and gingerbread.
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Podcast Episode 352: Chris Lohring of Notch Wants You to Brew More Distinctive LagerBy Jamie BognerFor years, Notch Brewing in Salem and Brighton, Massachusetts, has been spreading the lager gospel through refined yet characterful iterations of Czech- and German-inspired beers. His challenge to American brewers who want to follow that path: Ditch the 34/70, rethink your mash and fermentation schedules, decoct with intention, and embrace concise flavor over “crispness.”
Building and Sustaining a Profitable BreweryFrom planning to decision-making to quality and innovation to building a network, here are some useful strategies for building and sustaining a profitable brewery in the ever-changing craft-beer industry.
Video Tip: Blending Your Team to Taste and Blend Barrel-Aged BarleywinesWhen it’s time to pull nails and evaluate components for blending, New Image’s Brandon Capps recommends including tasters who are less familiar with the style, while also ensuring that tasting happens blindly and individually.
Editors’ Picks: Fresh IngredientsBy Jamie BognerLooking for something fresh to give your beers an edge? Check out these new yeasts, hops, and flavor extracts.