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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.
Brewing Strong Ales
If you ask 10 different brewers to define “strong ale,” you will likely get 11 different answers. Brewers around the world have always made bigger, stronger ales for special occasions, for blending
Celebrating Sierra Nevada: Brewing Tips & Clone Recipes
About twelve years ago, I first met Sierra Nevada Brewing Company Founder Ken Grossman at the Northern California Homebrew Festival in Napa, California. Ken was the keynote speaker. His talk began with
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
Collaborative Craft Beer Clone Recipes
In the brewing world, everything typically starts off with a beer. So, you and your homebrew buddies sit around sampling the latest from your cellar, and the words start flying: “This is
Icicle Brewing Company
The Priebe Porter is a classic representation of an American robust porter. The color is very dark brown but still displays nice clarity and beautiful ruby highlights.
Iechyd Da Brewing Co.’s Walloon Belgian Dark Strong clone: Replicator
Dear Replicator, I have spent many days traveling for work to Elkhart, Indiana. One of the best parts of the trip is visiting Iechyd Da Brewing Company for one of their many great brews. The best
Homebrewing Oak Alternatives
Back in the 1980s and 1990s brewers would often ask whether beers that spent a long time in oak casks, such as IPAs, would have an oak flavor. I would reply (accurately)
Oak Alternatives for Beginners
Aging your homebrew in an oak barrel can add more dimensions to your beer by imparting complex wood characteristics such as vanilla, cloves, coconut, or caramel, but barrels are not ideal for
Preparing for the BJCP Exam
Preparing for the Beer Judge Certification Program exam is a daunting task, but you don’t have to go at it alone. One of the best ways to prepare is with a group of peers also preparing for BJCP certification. Get tips on how to utilize a study group from a judge who’s done it.
Become a Homebrew Judge
The Beer Judge Certification Program does more than make you an ace beer taster. It helps you learn more about styles, the brewing process, and beer faults — knowledge that will help you make your own beer better.
