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The Importance of Safety
Nobody expects to get injured while brewing, but accidents happen. Learn how to reduce potential for injuries with these seven tips.
Cold-Side Considerations: It’s lurking out there . . . oxidation
Oxidation and the effects of staling on beer is one of the great frustrations of brewers. John Palmer lays out the root causes and things we can do at different stages of production to minimize this problem.
From Juicy to Crazy Hazy
Juicy. Hazy. These style descriptors have become so commonplace in the craft beer world over the past two decades that everyone can picture the beer in their mind upon a single word.
Strike Brewing Company
A reader was pitched a bit of a curveball when they ordered up a Pilsner from Strike Brewing Co. The Replicator scouts out what makes their Beat the Heat a hard-to-define offering from this California-based brewery.
Winter Seasonal Beers: Winter warmers, Christmas beers, and holiday treats
With the onset of winter in the Northern Hemisphere, winter warmers can be found on beer shelves everywhere. This year, make your own best version at home with some guidance from Gordon Strong.
Brewing with Extract: Tips from the Pros
Many homebrewers start the hobby brewing with malt extract and move into all-grain batches, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t advantages to brewing with extract or that great beer can’t be made
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.
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.
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.
Allagash: Blazing Its Own Trail for 25 Years
Ask any aficionado or craft beer historian to name America’s most influential craft breweries and Allagash Brewing Company will be high on the list. This Portland, Maine craft brewing icon is celebrating
How Important is Kettle pH?
Mash pH gets most of the attention when it comes to pH measurement, but there are ideal pH levels at every step of the brewing process and they may get out of
Belgian Dark Strong Ale: A quad by any other name
For those that love big, bold Trappist-style beers, the Belgian dark strong ale is the pinnacle. Learn some of the secrets to crafting a version of this style that would make a monk sing.
