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Podcast Episode 324: GABF Gold! Barrique and 1840 Brewing Discuss Their Medal-Winning Oak-Aged Mixed-Culture BeersBy Jamie BognerIt’s two GABF gold medal winners in one episode, as Joel Stickrod and Spencer Longhurst of Nashville’s Barrique discuss the making of their Wet Hop Strata 2023, while 1840’s Kyle Vetter shares the process behind I Don’t Want To Wait.
Flavor Fever: Cracking the Freshness CodeBy Randy MosherThe processes that change beer’s flavor over time are complex, but by understanding them, we can better brew beers built to last—and we can better appreciate them when fresh.
Video Course: Homebrewing with CannabisBy Ross KoenigsRoss Koenigs, founder and brewmaster at Second Dawn in Aurora, Colorado, explains the science and practicalities of making beer at home with hemp and marijuana.
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Gather ’Round the Fireplace at Montana’s Mount Powell Tap RoomBy Kate BernotFrom our Love Handles files on the world’s great watering holes: Locals rule at this warm, comfortable, and family-friendly bar in Deer Lodge, Montana.
Recipe: Great Lakes Edmund Fitzgerald PorterMuch-awarded and much-acclaimed, from Great Lakes Brewing in Cleveland, Ohio, here is a homebrew-scale recipe for the robust yet smooth-drinking American porter that has inspired many others.
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Make Your Best: Brewing American Porter with Great LakesBy Josh WeikertIn looking for insights on brewing a great porter in the modern American style, Josh Weikert talks to Cleveland’s Great Lakes about the inner workings of the beloved and enduring Edmund Fitzgerald.
Taking Care of Your StainlessStainless steel can still experience wear and tear, and it needs proper care to extend its life and ensure that it works as efficiently as possible. Here are some tips to keep your brewery equipment in peak condition.
Recipe: Finback Crispy TownFrom cofounder and head brewer Kevin Stafford and the team at Finback in Queens, New York, comes their take on the contemporary hoppy pilsner—“a nice balance of new and old school.” (It was also a hit with our blind-review panel, tops in its class at 98/100.)
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Next Level: Firestone Walker’s 2024 Beer Club Starts NowIn the words of brewmaster Matt Brynildson, “The focus of the 2024 season is diving deeper than ever into our mastery of barrel-aged beers that push the envelope of aroma and flavor.”
Writing the Rules of West Coast Pilsner (So They Can Be Broken)By Kate BernotHop-forward lagers are nothing new, but a new thread is emerging that more intentionally marries the great drinkability of a pilsner with the expressive hopping of a West Coast IPA. Could it be the best of both worlds?
Podcast Episode 323: Vermont’s Wunderkammer Tells Mixed-Culture Stories Beyond the BarnyardBy Jamie BognerIn a former dairy creamery in northern Vermont, Wunderkammer creator (and former Hill Farmstead head brewer) Vasili Gletsos has developed a decidedly manual, hands-on process using locally foraged ingredients, a wood-fired copper kettle, and no glycol.
Cooking with Lager: Seared Salmon with Sweet Potato–Edamame Succotash and Sweet Corn PureeCrack a craft-brewed light lager and embrace some unconventional fall flavors in your kitchen via this fish dish with bacon-studded sweet-potato succotash and savory corn puree.