Josh Weikert
Considering the White StoutBy Josh WeikertWhite Stout is a style that confuses some, enrages others, and gets a lot of brewers very excited. You can call it a lot of things, but the white stout is not only a style but also a playground for making interesting, flavorful beers.
A Primer on Descriptions when Entering Beer CompetitionsBy Josh WeikertSome brewing isn't really about entering competitions and winning awards but submitting your beer for the anonymous evaluation that competitions offer is usually a sound idea. But if you're going to enter, you might as well try to win. Here's some tips.
Make Your Best Doppelsticke AltbierBy Josh WeikertDoppelsticke, as its name implies, is a "doubled" version of the Sticke, making it something akin to a German Barleywine.
Make Your Best: Classic Style Smoked BeerBy Josh WeikertSmoked malts can be touchy to work with. For one thing, not every batch of smoked malt is identical, even when comprised of the same grain and smoked with the same wood. Dive into this specialty grain with our homebrewing columnist to learn more.
'Alaskan Red' Red IPA Beer RecipeBy Josh WeikertThis recipe will serve you well as a faithful Red IPA that avoids the pitfalls of the style while amplifying its virtues.
Make Your Best German LeichtbierBy Josh WeikertOur homebrewing columnist, Josh Weikert, offers this recipe for a beer that is low-alcohol, delicate, and lightly flavored. Rather than being an American mass-produced lager it is, instead, a modern take on a traditional German style
The Secondary Flavors of MaltBy Josh WeikertWith a wide array of flavors that are imparted by simply using different malts and grain, the flavors in beer have never been more specific or diverse. From light and sweet flavors, to roast and smoke, the flavors in between continuously delight the palate
The Importance of the Color Red When it Comes to Malt In BeerBy Josh WeikertColor is vitally important to the visual experience of enjoying a beer. The malt and grain bill in recipes also imparts flavor, aroma, and mouthfeel. Let's dive a little deeper into the subject, and realize there’s great complexity in the ordinary.
Make Your Best Czech Dark LagerBy Josh WeikertAn interesting style that is semi-hard to find commercially… this sounds like just the kind of beer that homebrewers should be lining up to make!
Make Your Best International Amber LagerBy Josh WeikertThis can be a great session lager to help you recruit your macro-drinking friends into the world of craft/homebrewed beer, and for your own purposes it's a nice tap to have on when you're looking for lighter flavors with a bit more character behind them.
Make Your Best Czech Amber LagerBy Josh WeikertStart working this one into your autumn or late-winter lineup (I like it as a “welcome to spring” beer), and I think you’ll find yourself with a new favorite sessionable lager.
Brewing with All Kinds of SugarBy Josh WeikertWhen it comes to adding sugar to your beer there are pitfalls to avoid, and lots of wonderful, complex flavors to gain.