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Wheatwine
by the numbers OG: 1.080-1.120 FG:1.016-1.030 SRM:8-15 IBU:30-60 ABV:8-12 Most homebrewers are quite familiar with barleywine, a very strong ale with English roots and modern American craft interpretations. However, many have not
Abolitionist Ale Works
The Replicator travels to West Virginia to get the story and recipe behind a unique saison with homebrew roots.
Varsity Brews
Students from South African colleges and universities compete for glory and cash prizes in the annual Intervarsitybrew Brewing & Tasting Challenge. This unique event features learning experiences coupled with a competition featuring native ingredients, and is a launching pad for the region’s future brewers.
The Intersection of Wine and Beer
Many brewers are first drawn to homebrewing for the creativity and experimentation involved, and one of the easiest ways to add a new dimension to an already-understood style of beer is adding
Saving Saison
While saison is a Belgian beer style, it is rarely brewed there. Explore the history of saison and get tips to brew your own classic saison from a Belgian brewer who is trying to restore its popularity in Belgium.
Best Bitter
I just returned from a visit to London where I attended the Great British Beer Festival. London has always been a favorite of mine. The city, its people, its history, and its
Crafting Pilsner: Tips from the Pros
Pilsner —be it the Czech or German variety — is a classic style that some will say needs not be messed with. However, craft and homebrewers alike are a creative bunch and
New England IPA
New England IPA: The juicy, hazy, and aromatically hoppy beer that is all the rave among craft beer lovers.
Brewing with Fonio, Subbing DME for LME, & Dip Hopping
Fonio is an ancient African grass that has been gaining attention in the craft beer world in recent years. Learn more about brewing with this flavorful ingredient. Plus, advice on swapping dried for liquid malt extract and following up on previous discussions around dip hopping.
Bicycle-Themed Clone Recipes
This spring, while you’re inflating your tires, checking your brakes and getting ready for riding season, why not brew a bicyle-themed clone brew? Put the pedal to the metal with six brews from six bike-loving breweries.
American Trappists
The monks of St. Joseph’s Abbey in Spencer, Mass. run the first American Trappist brewery. Plus: a clone recipe.
Victory Brewing Company: Replicator
Dear Replicator, My wife, Jean, and I brew together. My tastes run toward the hop head side and I brew plenty of pale ales and IPAs, but her tastes run toward
