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Kimchi
The national dish of South Korea, kimchi is most often fermented cabbage and has been gaining popularity worldwide. Get some pointers and a recipe to ferment your own batch of this spicy and savory food.
Cheers To My Dad: My journey from macro to micro
One U.S. Air Force member wanted to raise a toast to his dad, who introduced him not only to craft beer but also the world of homebrewing. He is now the label maker and his dad is head brewer in their operation.
Passion and Planning: A strategic pause
Many breweries around the world are experiencing a slowdown. Now is the time to focus on making sure you’re running a tight ship.
Moving Beer: Advanced draft designs
Draft systems can get complicated. If you plan to develop a seemingly complex or long-draw system, here is your guide to keeping balance despite lots of obstacles.
Testing Your Hypothesis: Experiments you should do
Homebrewing and experimenting are about as old as brewing itself . . . but modern scientific method delineates theories and proven facts. Denny and Drew provide some pointers.
Flanders Red: The Burgundy of Belgium
Many people may not realize that Flanders red and brown ales actually trace their roots across the Channel to England. Find out about the history of these styles of beer, the keys to their flavor development, and how to brew one yourself.
Decocting While Recirculating? Also: Iodine Starch Testing and Defining Mash Conversion
Is there a best-practice technique for decoction mashing while utilizing a recirculating mash system? The Wizard investigates this as well as a deep dive into what brewers mean when they say “enzymatic conversion is complete.”
Big Beers, Done Right
Get some pointers to brew the big ABV beers this cold-weather season.
Brown’s Brewing Co.
The Replicator heads to the capital region of New York to get a recipe from Brown’s Brewing Co. Find out why this regional brewery has gained fans beyond craft brew followers.
Enzymes Ex Machina: Explore the world of exogenous enzymes
For a long time the only enzyme most brewers would ever think about adding was some amylase enzymes . . . boy have times changed. Learn about the rapidly expanding world of exogenous enzymes.
Beyond Oak: Tips from the Pros
There are many woods beyond oak that can add complexity to beer. Two pros who know their way around these exotic flavors share their top tips. Wayne Wambles, Brewmaster at Cigar City
The Sandbank Brewing Co.: A once-a-year (or lifetime) experience
After three hard days of riding a mountain bike through the turbulent escarpment zone in Zambia, what awaits riders is some finely crafted beer, made at home by the race organizer. Check out this unique story.
