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mr-wizard
American Beers and Prohibition
By Ashton Lewis
American beers, pre and post-Prohibition. The Wiz knows…
article
Brewing Hefeweizen: Tips from the Pros
By BYO Staff
Stephan Danckers of Crooked River Brewing Co. offers his tips on brewing Hefeweizen
recipe
Funky Mead — Metheglin
By Scott Russell
Mead is, of course, easier to brew than beer, although it takes much longer for it to become drinkable, 13 months in this case. Part Belgian witbier, part mead, this is a nice introduction to the world of spiced meads, known as methglin.
article
Make the Most of Your Hop Back
By Mark Garetz
Get your hop-back on!
article
Setting the Record Straight
By John Oliver
Knowing what you have done in the past can improve the beers you make in the future.
article
The Art of Recipe Design
By Sam Wammack
article
7 Ways to Improve Your Kegging
By Randy Whistler
article
Wine Myths Debunked
By Alison Crowe By BYO Staff