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Brewing During Prohibition
A book published by and for a group of New England homebrewers in 1932 sheds light on the challenges homebrewers faced to brew beer during Prohibition. While the production of beer was illegal in the U.S. at the time, many breweries stayed in business by making malt extract, which creative homebrewers used to make beer. We go back in time to share how they did it.
The Cult of American Saison
Many American brewers are embracing a style of beer that is fast becoming a relic in its native country — saison. This farmhouse ale can be interpreted in many ways, almost like a blank canvas for the brewer. Get seasoned saison advice from pro brewers.
Brewing with Coffee
By understanding coffee and all of its properties, a brewer can make the best decisions to brew a well-balanced beer that will showcase your coffee selection in your finished beer.
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.
Dark Lagers: The New Possibility
There are few countries where a lager is not the best selling beer. Despite this, ales were the foundation for both American homebrewing and craft brewing. For many brewers the decision to
Pinning Down Pilsner
The word “Pilsner” conjures images of beautiful German women in Dirndls delivering multiple liters of fresh-brewed paradise to groups of anxiously awaiting patrons. No doubt, German brewers were integral in crafting this
Award-Winning Fruit Beers
History According to Randy Mosher’s book Radical Brewing, fruit beer is both an ancient and modern 20th century invention. He notes that ancient Egyptians referred to the use of dates and pomegranates,
Professional Homebrewers
Meet three professional brewers who brew at (or near) a homebrew scale and hear what they have to say about consistency, saving time and more.
Send in the Clones: Replicating Your Favorite Craft Beers
Clone recipes abound. But what if you can’t find a recipe for your favorite brew? We’ll explain how to formulate clones from the available information.
Brewdog Clones
Two guys, bored with the British beer scene, founded the “hardcore” brewery Brewdog — an East Coast Scottish brewery with West Coast US sensibilities regarding experimentation and brewing boldly. Plus: three clone recipes.
Steam-Powered Belgian Brews
A brewery in Belgium is a living museum.
The House of Heileman
The rise and fall of an American brewery. How investment hijinks brought down a brewing empire. Plus: the keys to kräusening — and an Old Style clone recipe.
