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Fruit Cocktail: Make a Melomel
Raspberries, blackberries, peaches and more: From grocery stores to farmers’ markets, fresh fruit is abundant come summer. So it’s the perfect time to try a melomel, a mead made with honey and
3 Ways to Carbonate Your Keg
Wait, Shake or Inject: Three foolproof ways to carbonate beer in the keg.
Golden Ale
Golden ale, blonde ale, Canadian ale. No matter what you call it, you’re describing the beer we’re brewing in June. The name may be a bit fuzzy, but the beer is usually
Beer Meets Meat
All across America, clouds of smoke are rising from backyards, patios and balconies. When you’re close enough to hear the sizzle, you’ll recognize the work of ardent grill cooks. “Ardent” isn’t too
The Big Stink
Tasting a new brew is like solving a mystery. Color relates to grist bill and then to flavor. Foam and bubble formation are the product of carbonation. Aroma is a function of
Hot! Hot! Hot! Brewing with Chili Peppers
From jalapeno to habanero, how to make scorching chili beer at home.
Maibock
The original bockbier was a top-fermented dark beer made mostly of wheat. According to some records, bockbiers date as far back as 1250 AD. They were produced in winter and stored in
Hot Tips for Making Great Smoked Beers
From using extract to smoking your own malt, here’s how to do it.
Grapes or Not – It’s Still Good Wine
Made from grapes or grass clippings, it’s still good wine.
Asking the Age-Old Question
Is your brew too young? Too old? Or just right?
Practice with Your Palate
If you want to brew better beer, you should learn to identify its myriad flavors, aromas, and sensations. So crack open a bottle, take a sip, and let the tasting lesson begin.
Eight Tips to Advance Your Brewing Skills
Chuck the recipes. Crunch the numbers. Question style. And five other steps to help you join the ranks of advanced homebrewers.
