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Video Tip: Considering Cannabis as an Ingredient for Aroma and FlavorBy Ross KoenigsRoss Koenigs explains why homebrewers may want to consider cannabis as a flavorful ingredient—even if they’re not trying to extract THC—and how to evaluate its aroma for beer.
Wake Up Fresh this Holiday Season with ZBioticsCan you savor a few glasses of wine or eggnog over the holidays and wake up feeling fresh the next day? Yes, you can.
Podcast Episode 326: GABF Gold! Saison Mega-Episode with Ratio and Protagonist on Traditional and Carrot-Infused SaisonBy Jamie BognerJason zumBrunnen of Ratio Beerworks and Jeremy Claeys of Protagonist discuss their respective 2023 GABF gold medal–winning saisons, from Protagonist’s classical take to Ratio’s carrot- and elderflower-infused rendition.
Cooking With Beer: Pulled Chicken Quesadilla with Lager AdoboThese crispy, moderately spicy quesadillas are delicious and easy to make, while a splash of Mexican-style lager adds subtle sweetness to the adobo dipping sauce.
Recipe: Incendiary SchwarzbierBy Adam GoetzThis dark German-style lager took home gold from the 2023 World Beer Cup in Nashville, Tennessee, and then went on to impress our blind-review panel. Smooth and easy-drinking, it offers subtly complex roasted malt character and a dry finish.
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How Homebrewing Communities Contribute to Exponential Gains in KnowledgeWhether in-person or online, homebrew clubs and similar groups provide fertile ground for learning, experimentation, and fresh ideas.
Video Tip: Why Brewers Know More than They Might Think About CannabisBy Ross KoenigsRoss Koenigs, founder and brewmaster at Second Dawn in Aurora, Colorado, explains the physiological similarities of cannabis and hops, and thus why brewers should already have a basic understanding of how to brew with cannabis for flavor.
- Brewer’s Perspective: Gold Medal Schwarzbier with IncendiaryBy Adam Goetz
When the team at Incendiary in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, gave brewer and QC manager Adam Goetz the chance to design a recipe, he knew what he wanted to make. Then it won gold at the 2023 World Beer Cup, and it scored a stellar 99/100 with our blind-review panel. So, we asked Adam what makes it tick.
Podcast Episode 325: Live From the Brewery Accelerator, Westbound & Down, Cerebral, and Odell Dissect Hazy and Clear IPA TodayBy Jamie BognerIn this panel discussion from our recent Brewery Accelerator, Jake Gardner of Westbound & Down, Marni Wahlquist of Odell, and Sean Buchan of Cerebral discuss their approaches to contemporary IPA—hazy, clear, and everything in-between.
Make Your Best Dunkles BockBy Josh WeikertSomewhere between hefty doppelbock and pale heller bock, the traditional dunkles bock is like the family’s middle child—it doesn’t get as much attention, but you’ll want it in your fridge year-round.
Recipe: Talea Beer Spicy MargBy Talea BeerIn New York City, Talea is leaning into a crowd-pleasing focus on easy-drinking, low-bitterness, fruit-forward beers—including this Spicy Marg sour ale that the team first brewed for Women’s History Month in March this year.
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Your Chiller is the Heartbeat of Your Brewery … Choose WiselyAt G&D Chillers, we custom-build each chiller to meet the specific needs of each brewery—so, whether you’re a small startup or a large production facility, we have a chiller that’s right for you.