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Pecan Street Brewing Company’s County Jail Pale Ale: Replicator
Dear Replicator, Recently a friend and i took two days to drive around central Texas (mainly Austin) to visit new breweries. On our way to Fredricksburg we were driving through Johnson City
Beyond the Black and Tan: Unique Blends
Lambic, lime and soda pop: Beer can be blended in traditional ways … and also mixed with some surprising stuff!
Old Ales
From 19th-Century England to today, a new look at old ales. You’re not Peculier if you want to learn about this style of beer. Plus: two old ale recipes
Live Video Chat with Derek Dellinger
View the playback of our September 2022 Live Video Chat with Derek Dellinger here.
Dry Hopping Techniques
Want more hop aroma in your beer? Then try dry hopping and transport yourself to hop heaven.
Mashing and the Balanced Diet
Beer as we know it was first discovered by Sir Francis James Beer III in 1873. Beer (the man) was the court scientist to the Queen of England. After first accidentally inventing
Brown Ale
Brown ale originated in London and probably evolved from porter at a time when consumers demanded a less hoppy brew at a more affordable price. Today many view brown ale as the
Brewing with Wheat
When it comes to brewing, barley is king. But barley isn’t the only grain in a brewer’s arsenal; there are plenty of other cereals that are integral to many classic styles, including wheat.
American IPA
AMERICAN INDIA PALE ALE OG = 1.050 FG = 1.012 IBUs = 40 to 60+ SRM = 8 to 14 India pale ale originated in England in the late 18th century. These
Achieving Nitro Nirvana
The microscopic bubbles. The cascading head. If you’ve ever had a glass of Guinness Draught, you know the allure of a nitrogen-pushed beer. Find out how to get the perfect "nitro pour" pint from your own kegging system.
American Barleywine: Aged in the USA
American barleywine is rich and strong. It has a big malt flavor and aggressive hopping, but it still has a balance between the malt character and hop character.
Homebrew Brined Turkey
Put more homebrew on your holiday table by preparing your Thanksgiving turkey with homemade beer.
