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In this issue

article
Grapes or Not – It’s Still Good Wine
By Alison Crowe
Made from grapes or grass clippings, it’s still good wine.
recipe
Smoked Maple Brown Ale
By Scott Russell
article
Asking the Age-Old Question
By Gretchen Scmidhausler
Is your brew too young? Too old? Or just right?
article
Practice with Your Palate
By John Oliver
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.
article
Eight Tips to Advance Your Brewing Skills
By Ashton Lewis
Chuck the recipes. Crunch the numbers. Question style. And five other steps to help you join the ranks of advanced homebrewers.
article
Great Grain: Crack the Mystery of the Crush
By Todd Frye
Malted barley is the heart of all beer. Whether you’re a seasoned all-grainer, a partial masher, or an extract brewery, the condition of your grains need to be just right. Here’s the scoop on milling at home.