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Brew Like It’s 1850
Housed in a museum, Carillon Brewing Company in Dayton, Ohio produces beers in a similar way it would have been brewed during the Industrial Revolution. We take you behind the scenes to show how beer was made back in the mid-19th century and what modern brewers can learn from it.
Classic British Hops
They are the staple to your favorite English ales, however these classic British hops can fit nicely into a broader range of beers. Re-familiarize yourself with varieties from the landrace era like Fuggle and East Kent Golding to those bred in the 20th century such as Brewers Gold and Challenger.
21st Century British Hops
A certain character profile (earthy, floral, herbal) comes to mind when a brewer thinks of British hops. However that line of thinking is tied to the hops of old. Many English varieties have been released this century that are redefining British hops.
Haze Formation: Ways to induce or reduce its presence in beer
Love it or hate it, haze is a part of modern beer. A brewer may desire the characteristic in hefeweizens, wit biers, and some IPAs. Learn tips to either generate or minimize haze.
2022 Backyard Hop Directory
Grow Your Own Hops! Order your hop rhizomes, plants, or hop bine supplies today from the following suppliers for your own annual supply of homegrown hops.
Packaging From A Keg: Considerations for beer on the go
With a lot of homebrewers kegging their beer and serving it on draft, mobility of their beer is limited. Denny and Drew discuss considerations and options for those that want to package some of their kegged homebrew to take out of
their house.
American Blonde Ale: For many people, their first craft beer
Often seen as a dumbed-down version of an American pale ale, the slightly less hoppy counterpart, American blonde ale, commonly gets overlooked as just a lawnmower beer. But these beers can have plenty of character.
Using a Corny For Primary, The Need for Sterilizing and Uses for a Spare Fridge
A reader is interested in any shortcomings of chilling and fermenting beer in a Corny keg. Also get the scoop on the importance of sanitizing and various uses for that spare refrigerator you might come across.
Designing A Hop Schedule For An IPA
IPA fans have a lot of decisions to make when it comes to designing a hop schedule in a recipe. We guide you through some of the key points.
Saddle Mountain Brewing Co.
Most Replicator requests come from folks who were wowed by a beer or a long-time fan of the brewery. But this request came from someone who noticed an Arizona brewery that has dominated the Scottish ale category in a national competition. Learn about Saddle Mountain Brewing Co.
Live Video Chat with John Palmer (2021)
Watch the playback of our December 2021 Live Video Chat with John Palmer here.