Spruce tips were common in Nordic and Scandinavian beers, and were used by colonists when hops could not be sourced (they also helped prevent scurvy). Over the past decade, Craft Brewers have
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Beyond the Barrel
Barrel-aged beers are wonderful, but barrels are also expensive, time-consuming, and take up a lot of space. With the wide array of oak alternatives available, they are also unnecessary. Explore the alternatives to barrels.
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Two Brews: Tips from the Pros
Coffee beer doesn’t need to limit you to porters and stouts. We asked pros who brew a coffee lager, golden stout, and imperial stout to share their brewing methods.