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European Beer Collection: 500 Years of History in One BoxTake a tour through Europe with our collection of 10 beers from five European countries.
Brewing the American Black AleBy Jeff AlworthWhether you call it black IPA, Cascadian dark, or something else, this unholy union of hops and darkness enjoys a cult following that continues to watch the style evolve.
Recipe: Wandering Soul Future Life PilsnerFrom founder Matthew Smith at Wandering Soul in Beverly, Massachusetts, comes this Czech-inspired pale lager that gets a generous late addition of Saaz hops. “The result is a crystal-clear, crisp pilsner that will have you contemplating who you will be in a future life.”
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Pick Six: Indelible ImpressionsSam Calagione, founder of Dogfish Head in Milton, Delaware, focuses on beers that stand out in his memory for their flavors, for their times and their places, and for the people with whom he enjoyed them.
Podcast Episode 343: Natalie Rose Baldwin of Wayfinder Paints Hoppy Pictures With a Broad PaletteBy Jamie BognerFlavor and aroma take on a synesthetic connection to color for the brewmaster behind one of our favorite beers last year, and in this episode she explains how—through thoughtful and intentional ingredient selection as well as process considerations—she paints colorful pictures with hops, yeast, and malt.
Firestone Walker Expands the Mind Haze UniverseFirestone Walker’s bestselling IPA family rolls out a fresh, new look and all-new beers.
Video Tip: Why American Two-Row is the Malt of Choice for Cold IPABy Kevin DaveyKevin Davey of Heater Allen and Gold Dot Beer explains the science behind why domestic two-row pale malt is ideal for pairing up with rice or corn for a crisp, cold IPA whose flavors will last longer.
Recipe: Swamp Head Tropical VibesBy Nick DunnWith its soft wheat canvas and punchy additions of mango and guava, this quencher became a seasonal taproom favorite in Gainesville, Florida—and won Swamp Head a gold medal at the 2022 Great American Beer Festival.
Ask the Pros: Medal-Winning Fruit Beer with Swamp HeadBy Josh WeikertFruit beers—they ain’t all thick smoothie sours. Out of Gainesville, Florida, Swamp Head’s Tropical Vibes is a bright, sunshiny, highly drinkable example of excellence in the form of a fruited wheat beer. We asked them what makes it tick.
Cooking with Lager: Pork Chili VerdeA splash of Mexican-style lager finds its way into (and alongside) this earthy, spicy, comforting dish from the Southwest.
Recipe: Annie’s Olde Patterson 0600 Malt LiquorThis extract-based ode to American malt liquor—and to an old friend—gets appropriately large portions of adjuncts and enzyme to boost attenuation. Serve it cold!
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Podcast Episode 342: Hazy IPA Now! With Fidens, North Park, Green Cheek, and Russian RiverBy Jamie BognerThe West Coast IPA gang is back with a pal from the East Coast—and while IPA is still the focus, this time it’s hazy and soft rather than lean, clear, and bitter. Evan Price of Green Cheek, Steve Parker of Fidens, Kelsey McNair of North Park, and special guest host Vinnie Cilurzo of Russian River dive into the creative and technical mechanics of juicy, hazy, New England–style IPA.