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Blackberry Farm Brewery Head Brewer Daniel Heisler’s saison recipe pays homage to the traditional beers of the Wallonia region of Belgium.

Whether or not you have a farmhouse, you can brew these interesting farmhouse ale styles.

Professional craft brewers weigh in on their favorite farmhouse ales from near and far.

Treat your guests and yourself to this IPA-enhanced mouth-watering rib-eye with blue cheese butter.

The Schwarzbier is similar to a lightly roasted coffee, with a low alcohol content, and much more restrained in flavor than a Munich Dunkel. Longtime homebrewer Josh Weikert walks you through the process!

Try your hand at wild & sour brewing with this recipe from California’s The Rare Barrel.

Through trial and error with three base beers, The Rare Barrel’s Jay Goodwin creates award-winning sour beers.

When braised in beer, pork belly is delectable and tender and a dish that’s nothing short of to-die-for. Combine it with the cheesy grits for a meal that’s guaranteed to please.

Head retention is crucial to the flavor of your beer, and learning to adjust it based on your grain and hops bill is important. Longtime homebrewer Jester Goldman has some tips to get you started.

A guide to IPA styles

Everybody’s brew setup is different, based on a number of factors. We asked our readers to send in their own setups and are excited to share this one with you!

Fonta Flora’s mixed-culture wild ale recipe uses 40 percent local raw wheat and local fruit.

With fairly simple tools and the right attitude, you could create a local blend of microflora that delivers something valuable.

These brewers went on and on about pilsner. Most brewers do.

The Dortmunder export is the Cadillac of pale lagers. Longtime homebrewer Josh Weikert shows you how to make your best!

Try this clean and crisp pilsner with a spicy hops aroma and flavor, now updated with a gluten-reduced option.

A guide to lager styles

In this recipe, the lamb is brined with IPA and savory and sweet ingredients, which makes for a rich, well-rounded flavor. Burrata is a fresh, semisoft Italian cheese that is basically mozzarella pouches filled with cream.

New England–style IPA is a perfect example of how the whole can be greater than the sum of its parts. Neil Fisher, head brewer at WeldWerks Brewing Co. in Greeley, Colorado, shares some tips on brewing one.

When you're getting significant warming or solventy off-flavors in your beer, it's time to look at your fermentation techniques. Josh Weikert has troubleshooting advice in this CB&B video tip of the week!