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Recipe: Birds Fly South Saison is DeadThis recipe from South Carolina’s Birds Fly South—where rumors of saison’s death have been greatly exaggerated—borrows a couple of tricks from IPA for a hop-forward yet grounded saison.
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Birds Fly South Would Like to Remind You: Saison LivesBy Kate BernotSouth Carolina’s Birds Fly South is introducing new, more approachable beers while going from strength to strength on their mixed-fermentation and farmhouse-inspired ales. As it turns out, IPA and saison have a lot to learn from each other.
Recipe: This One Time In England Ordinary Cask BitterBy Josh WeikertThis English-style bitter recipe is quick to produce, tasty, and ideal for trying out cask ale at home.
Editor’s Picks: New from the Labs…By Joe StangeNutrients designed for for hard seltzer fermentation and a non-diastatic saison strain, for better brewing through chemistry.
Video Tip: Adding Knockout Hops and Aroma-Boosting Enzymes at Alvarado StreetBy J.C. HillJ.C. Hill explains the process that Alvarado Street Brewing follows in adding knockout hops and exogenous enzymes to its award-winning IPAs.
Brewing and Conditioning Cask Ale at Home, SimplifiedBy Josh WeikertYou don’t need tall tales or fancy firkins to brew, serve, and enjoy great cask ale at home. Josh Weikert lays out some simple, low-cost methods involving gear you probably already have.
Podcast Episode 217: North Park Beer’s Kelsey McNair Is Making Better West Coast IPA By Tinkering with HaziesBy Jamie BognerIt’s hard enough to win a GABF medal in an IPA category. In 2021, North Park Beer won two—one hazy, one West Coast. Founder Kelsey McNair discusses their dogged approach to improvement and new techniques to maximize the flavor and impact of hops.
Piwna Stopa in Poznan Has Your Smoked Sausages and Baltic PortersBy Joe StangeFrom our Love Handles department for beer bars we love: This warm, eccentric pub in Poland is ideal for settling in and getting to know the work of independent Polish brewers.
Critic's List: Samer Khudairi’s Best in 2021The Boston-based writer and keen food-and-drink observer of New England and beyond shares his highlights from the past year.
Critic's List: Jamie Bogner’s Best in 2021By Jamie BognerThe cofounder and editorial director of Craft Beer & Brewing shares his standout beers and trends noted from another challenging year.
Critic's List: Joe Stange’s Best in 2021By Joe StangeAfter a long year, as opportunities to travel begin to blink back into existence, our managing editor shares his most memorable beers and experiences.
Could Digital Printing Be the Lifeline that Craft Beer Needs?With greater flexibility for small breweries and a model that caters to the craft market, digital printing of cans is set to grow quickly.