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Podcast Episode 17: Jolly Pumpkin Founder Ron Jeffries Joins John HollBy John HollRon Jeffries the founder of Jolly Pumpkin Artisan Ales sits down with Senior Editor John Holl for a wide ranging discussion on the nature of sour and wild, recipe development, and what brewers and drinkers should be doing to take care of their health.
The Weekly Tasted: Saucy Brew Works Drifter, Firestone Walker Nitro Merlin, and Coronado North Island IPABy John HollOur senior editor, John Holl, took to his stoop with three beers this week to give them a taste and think about life in general.
Five on Five: Spice BeersBy John HollSpice beers can be polarizing, but the intriguing flavors create exciting avenues of exploration for adventurous brewers. We asked a few of our favorite brewers to share some of their favorites.
Dreams vs RealityOur homebrewing columnist talks about what it would be like to have his dream system, and if it would truly make him happy.
Make Your Best Belgian Golden Strong AleBy Josh WeikertFrom a style perspective, though, it can be tough to differentiate because it bears some superficial and structural similarities to Belgian Tripel.
Podcast Episode 16: Bell's Brewery Founder Larry Bell Joins John HollBy John HollLarry Bell the founder and namesake of Bell's Brewery sits down with senior editor John Holl. They discuss brewery succession plans, baseball, what it means to be independent, and the original Two Hearted Ale.
Spice Is the Spice of LifeBy Josh WeikertSo, how do you make a spiced beer? “Brew a beer and add spices.” If only it were that simple! Spice opens up an enormous range of flavors to us, and Josh Weikert shows you how to deploy various spices to get something you’re going to love drinking!
Bringing The HeatBy John HollSpice in beer is nothing new, but as farmers create new peppers for market, brewers are busy trying to figure out how to incorporate them into lagers and ales. Matt Brophy talks about the spicy inspiration behind Flying Dog Brewery’s “The Heat” series.
Spice LessonsFormulating, sampling, describing, reformulating, sampling again—the lessons Forbidden Root’s BJ Pichman learned perfecting first Forbidden Root and later Fernetic are equally useful when making a beer with just a few spices or, in fact, one with none.
Make Your Best Australian Sparkling AleBy Josh WeikertAustralian sparkling ales needed a little something to brighten them up, and along it came: fun, funky, “Down Under” hops. With some creative hopping, these are worth your time.
What's In Your Brewing Toolbox?With more control over our brewing session, we’re better prepared to deal with the unexpected. That control comes from planning and organization.
Podcast Episode 15: Angry Chair Brewing Joins Jamie BognerBy Jamie BognerJamie Bogner sits down over some beers with the crew from Angry Chair Brewing in Tampa, Florida to talk about their adjunct-forward approach to culinary-inspired beers.