Topic: Beer Styles
Take Me to Your Liter
MEMBERS ONLYOne of the things that makes drinking beer in Germany unique from North America is that depending where in the country you are, the beer style you find will be different. Take a beer-style tour of Germany to discover some of the most notable German beer styles (plus recipes) and the regions they come from.
Raw Ale
FREEA whole other type of beer exists in northern Europe known as “raw ale.” It is not so much a style, but rather a technique. The major feature that sets raw ale apart is that it is never boiled. Learn the history, stories, and techniques behind raw ale.
Maibock / Helles Bock
MEMBERS ONLYAfter an excursion into some newer, emerging, or little-known styles, I’m returning to talking about some old favorites — in this case, Maibock, also known as helles bock. Before we talk about
Oatmeal Stout: Tips from the Pros
MEMBERS ONLYWhile a glass of oatmeal stout may or may not lower your cholesterol, it’s still pretty tasty. That’s because oatmeal brings a silky texture and vanilla-esque oat flavors to the party. In
Russian Imperial Stout: Style Profile
MEMBERS ONLYRussian imperial stout was one of the first beer styles that caught my interest. I remember tasting North Coast Old Rasputin as I read and reread the BJCP style guidelines for the
Brazilian Style-Catharina Sour Beer – mock BJCP Guidelines
MEMBERS ONLYFor those looking to learn more about this Brazilian style of beer, here is a mock BJCP guideline for Catharina Sour written by a Brazilian well acquainted with the style.
Saving Saison
FREEWhile 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.
Burton Ale: Style Profile
MEMBERS ONLYBurton ale was the beer that originally put Burton on the map, beer-wise. It pre-dates IPA, and was a big export beer to the Baltic countries from about 1740 to 1822.
Brewing Session Beers: Tips From the Pros
MEMBERS ONLYBrewing and enjoying a quality session beer seems to be overshadowed these days by the big hop bombs and high ABV beers. So let’s go back to the fundamentals of what makes session beers so enjoyable and how to approach brewing this category of beer.
Wit Bier
MEMBERS ONLYIt may be hard for modern homebrewers to think of a time when witbier was virtually unknown. Today, it is one of the more popular Belgian style beers, if not the most
The Cult of American Saison
MEMBERS ONLYMany 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.
Burton Ale – Draft BJCP Style Description
FREE17A. British Strong Ale: Burton Ale Overall Impression: A rich, malty, sweet, and bitter dark ale of moderately strong alcohol. Fuller bodied and chewy with a balanced hoppy finish and complex malty