Dave Carpenter

This classic English barleywine gains most of its character from rich Maris Otter base malt.

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Here are the tips and tools you need for the all-important task of rapidly cooling wort from boiling down to room temperature or lower.

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Attempting to copy a commercial beer is an excellent way to fine-tune your skills as a brewer.

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Here is an attempt to create something almost, but not quite, entirely unlike Brouwerij Dilewyns Vicaris Tripel.

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• Tripel Recipe

Here are a few things to know if you’re thinking of diving into the world of lager brewing.

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Here are the 10 essentials I like to have at the ready when I brew.

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Come along as we explore the naturally carbonated world of cask-conditioned ale.

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In the right hands, normally unwelcome microflora deliver ales that challenge the senses and stir the soul—quite the accomplishment for creatures we can’t even see.

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Bottle priming is just as ripe for experimentation as all other aspects of brewing. Consider these 4 alternatives.

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Homebrewers can take a tip from good home cooks who know the importance of a well-stocked pantry.

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• Brew Day

Despite the potential risks for contamination, some brewers insist on fermenting in open containers.

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• Making Beer
• Fermentation

Calibrate your palate with these commercial examples of stout styles.

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