Abita Brewing Company Turbodog
Turbodog, one of Abita’s flagship brews, is a dark brown ale with a rich body and a sweet, toffee-like flavor.
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January/February 2003
Porter was born in London in 1722 and for years was the most popular pint in the working-class pubs. After nearly disappearing, the style was brought back in the 1970s and is enjoying a modern-day revival on both sides of the Atlantic. Tips, techniques and step-by-step recipes from Terry Foster, the man who literally wrote the book on porter.
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mr-wizard
Bleach to clean and sanitize
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article
Flavor Maturation Science
What happens when green flavors go bye-bye and beer ages gracefully.
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articleFermentation 101 Techniques
Fermentation made easy: how to run it, what equipment to use and unsticking the stuck.
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Brewing Stout: Tips from the Pros
Some expert advice on developing a well-balanced recipe for smooth stout.
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recipeBJ’s Millennium Ale clone
A big Belgian tripel from a California brewpub originally brewed for Y2K.
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articleBeer Minus Bacteria: Cleaning & Sanitation
Brewing is all about having fun…but there’s nothing less fun than seeing a good batch of beer ruined by sloppy sanitation. A straightforward guide to cleaning and sanitizing your brewing equipment, plus a clip-and-save chart to help you pick the best products.
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Perfect Porter
Porter was born in London in 1722 and for years was the most popular pint in the working-class pubs. After nearly disappearing, the style was brought back in the 1970s and is enjoying a modern-day revival on both sides of the Atlantic. Tips, techniques and step-by-step recipes from Terry Foster, the man who literally wrote the book on porter.
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Colonial Ale
Using a handwritten recipe unearthed at an eighteenth-century Virginia plantation, a homebrewer and archaeologist recreated Mrs. Cary’s Good Ale, a homemade, all-malt beer from a colonial kitchen.