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Podcast Episode 338: Anthony Tallman of Burgeon Packs Big Flavor into Lean West Coast Pale Ales, IPAs, and PilsBy Jamie BognerSo far, Anthony Tallman’s quest to brew the perfect hop-forward session beer has borne two GABF silver medals for Carlsbad Crush. But this San Diego brewer isn’t done experimenting with techniques, ingredients, or timing, as he continues to squeeze big hop flavors into Burgeon’s lean, drinkable beers.
Video Tip: The Story of Pre-War PilsBy Chip McElroyIn this clip from their video course, Live Oak founder Chip McElroy digs into some lager history to explain why they chose the name Pre-War Pils for their old-fashioned American adjunct lager.
Recipe: Westbound & Down Spirit of the WestBy Jake GardnerFrom the team at Colorado’s Westbound & Down, we share a homebrew-scale recipe for their Spirit of the West, winner of consecutive silver medals at the 2022 Great American Beer Festival, the 2023 World Beer Cup, and then once again at the 2023 GABF.
Editors’ Picks: The Lighter Side of Brewery & Beer MerchBy Jamie BognerIt’s been years since we’ve highlighted any clothing, hats, pins, or other items that showcase a love of beer. So, we put out the call for items that we’d be proud to rock, even among our non-beer-drinking friends. Here’s a quick rundown of some of our favorites so far.
Video Course: Mastering Cold IPABy Kevin DaveyThe brewer who invented and defined cold IPA—Kevin Davey of Heater Allen and Gold Dot Beer—shares the tips and techniques needed to brew one that shines.
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Recipe: Vier Sterne Unter Druck PilsnerBy Josh WeikertThis recipe includes guidelines on fermenting a lager under pressure—and you can apply the same guidelines to your own favorite lager recipe.
Your Lager Can Take the PressureBy Josh WeikertFermenting under pressure to make beer faster is an old industrial trick—and it works just as well on a small scale. Here’s what to know about a method that can help you brew more lagers in less time, honing your technique along the way.
Podcast Episode 337: The Most Listened-to Craft Beer & Brewing Podcast Episodes of 2023By Jamie BognerFor this final episode of the year, Khris Johnson of Green Bench joins Jamie to recap and listen through highlights from your 10 favorite episodes of the past 12 months.
Cooking With Beer: Pan-Fried Catfish Sandwich with Kale Slaw and Hot Sauce MayoThis crispy, spicy catfish sandwich deserves a cold lager—with a spash in the breading and the rest to cool off your palate. Special occasion not required.
Editors’ Pick: The Ss Brewtech Hop SpiderBy Jamie BognerWe love when equipment comes along that solves a problem in a way we hadn’t considered before.
Critic’s List: Five Canadian Breweries to Know in 2024Beer writer and critic Stephen Beaumont, co-author of the World Atlas of Beer and a Toronto native, names five Canadian breweries that beer lovers everywhere ought to know, now.
Critic’s List: Five Cidermakers to Know in 2024By Beth DemmonWant to get into some great cider but don’t know where to start? Beth Demmon, author of The Beer Lover’s Guide to Cider, names five who could be the faces of American cider’s future, from innovative newcomers to groundbreaking icons of the craft.