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Now, here’s a different sort of winter warmer. The fruits and spices are up to you (every abuela has her own ponche recipe). Warm it up, mix with nog, stick a red-hot poker in it … or just enjoy in a snifter by the fireside. ¡Feliz Navidad!

This recipe from South Carolina’s Birds Fly South—where rumors of saison’s death have been greatly exaggerated—borrows a couple of tricks from IPA for a hop-forward yet grounded saison.

South Carolina’s Birds Fly South is introducing new, more approachable beers while going from strength to strength on their mixed-fermentation and farmhouse-inspired ales. As it turns out, IPA and saison have a lot to learn from each other.

This English-style bitter recipe is quick to produce, tasty, and ideal for trying out cask ale at home.

Nutrients designed for for hard seltzer fermentation and a non-diastatic saison strain, for better brewing through chemistry.

J.C. Hill explains the process that Alvarado Street Brewing follows in adding knockout hops and exogenous enzymes to its award-winning IPAs.

You don’t need tall tales or fancy firkins to brew, serve, and enjoy great cask ale at home. Josh Weikert lays out some simple, low-cost methods involving gear you probably already have.

It’s hard enough to win a GABF medal in an IPA category. In 2021, North Park Beer won two—one hazy, one West Coast. Founder Kelsey McNair discusses their dogged approach to improvement and new techniques to maximize the flavor and impact of hops.

From our Love Handles department for beer bars we love: This warm, eccentric pub in Poland is ideal for settling in and getting to know the work of independent Polish brewers.

The Boston-based writer and keen food-and-drink observer of New England and beyond shares his highlights from the past year.

The cofounder and editorial director of Craft Beer & Brewing shares his standout beers and trends noted from another challenging year.

After a long year, as opportunities to travel begin to blink back into existence, our managing editor shares his most memorable beers and experiences.

With greater flexibility for small breweries and a model that caters to the craft market, digital printing of cans is set to grow quickly.

Equally fit for a long winter or backyard barbecues, this recipe balances mellow cherrywood-smoked malt with a robust porter foundation.

Alvarado Street cofounder and brewing director J.C. Hill explains how an exogenous enzyme combined with ample knockout hops is boosting biotransformation for more vibrant hop aroma in their West Coast IPAs.

The primal pleasure of smoke can add comforting depth to our stouts, porters, and other dark beers. Drew Beechum is here with the fireside story and practical tips.

The Oslo-based author and researcher of heirloom yeasts and traditional brewing techniques talks about game-changing kveik, lost farmhouse beer styles, and more.

With winter nearly upon us, short ribs braised in dry stout add a warm and comforting twist to macaroni and cheese.

Our contributing editor is one of the most respected voices in beer journalism today. Here are highlights from her past year in beer.

The driving force behind DontDrinkBeer.com and the Malt Couture podcast shares his favorite beers of the year and unique views on current trends.