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Gose: A relic returns
This obscure beer style, which is slightly salty and slightly sour, has been brewed for over 1,000 years.
21% Alcohol All-Grain Beer
Did you ever want to do something just because someone told you it couldn’t be done? A comment at a homebrew club meeting sets a homebrewer on a quest to brew an all-grain beer over 20% alcohol by volume.
Tropical Stout
A sweeter take on a stout that quenches the thirst no matter the outdoor temperatures.
DIY Water Filter
As homebrewers we strive for perfection in our brews. There is a lot going on to get that water flowing into your home and more that a homebrewer can do to control
Czech Pale Lager
The Czech pale lager is the newest style to be added to the Beer Judge Certification Program and is perfect for homebrewers.
Using Nitrogen: Tips from the Pros
Brewer: Bill Tressler Brewery: Green Bay Brewing Co. Years of experience: 4 years homebrewing, 4 years professional Education: American Brewer’s Guild apprenticeship program; University of Calif., Davis, practical brewing course House Beers: Hinterland Pale
Ingredient Sensory Methods
The one thing all beer ingredients have in common is that they’re a perishable product.
A Guide to Brewing Honey Beers
Honey is a powerful tool that we brewers can utilize in our quest to make tasty beers. While honey additions have traditionally been associated with certain styles (brown ale, porter, holiday ale,
Large-Scale Homebrew Systems
Be sure to check out the comparison chart of all the models covered here at the bottom of this article. Homebrew systems have gone BIG. Large three- vessel brewing systems are simply
Best Bitter
Noted English beer writer Martyn Cornell described bitter as the “iconic pint” that is the “country’s favourite drink” in his excellent book, Amber, Gold & Black. That was certainly my impression the
Growing Hops in Containers
Wish you could grow hops, but don’t have a suitable in-ground location? With a little knowledge of container gardening, you can grow hops virtually anywhere — including your deck, patio or driveway. Growing plants in containers presents some added challenges, but the basic principles of container gardening are straightforward.
Pilot Brewing: Smaller Batch Homebrewing
Almost all of the pros — from Anheuser-Busch to your local craft brewery — use pilot brews to test new recipes. As a homebrewer, you can, too. There are lots of advantages
