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Topic: Beer Styles
Brewing NEIPA – Tips from the Pros
The current darling of the craft beer (and homebrew) world, New England IPA (NEIPA) requires copious amounts of late hop additions, but there is a lot more to making a world class
German Weiss: Weissbier in the south, Hefeweizen in the north
Outside of American IPAs, German weissbiers seem to garner the most questions from our readers about brewing strategies. Gordon Strong gives some clear advice to those looking to brew this hazy style.
Cold as Ice(bock)
Eisbock, (Eis meaning “ice” in German), is a higher-alcohol version of the classic barley-based Bavarian strong lager, the bockbier (or bock for short), or alternately, a wheat-based ale. Eisbock has a unique
Dark Mild: I’m mad about mild
Mild ales have a long and rich brewing history in England. Learn about its path to the modern take on the style and how to brew a top-quality mild in your homebrewery.
Pennsylvania Swankey
I always thought “swanky” was a word that meant to be dressed with style, to have suave class, or a personality with a smooth strut when you walk. A top hat and a
Baltic Porter: Imperial stout’s vagabond cousin
How much do you know about Baltic porters besides where they come from? The reality is that it is a broad style of beer, produced in a diverse manner depending on where it is made. Learn some of the specifics and a recipe you can brew.
Winter Warmers
Looking for a taste of the season? Winter warmers are just that; with the bite to take away the cold, these rich beers often have spices and flavors reminiscent of the holiday season. Here are 5 winter warmer clone recipes to brew for when the weather gets cold.
Kellerbier: The Real Lager of Germany
While popular in its indigenous region of Germany, kellerbier has often been a poorly understood style. Gordon explores the intricacies of this Franconian “Real Lager.”
American Bock
American bock, you say? Surely, bock is a purely German style . . . right? Yes, indeed it is, however there was once a style called American bock, which is going to
The Lacto Lounge
Kettle souring has become very popular because of the time savings and lower risk of contaminating the brewery compared to other souring techniques. However, the process comes with its own cons too. This DIY “kettle” souring keg solves for those problems.
Cream Ale: An American original
Who created it and why is it called a cream ale? Alright, these are the two questions Gordon doesn’t have an answer for — but for everything else related to cream ale, he’s got a great story to tell of one of the iconic American styles of beer.
Brewing Traditional Scottish Ales
The beer styles of Scotland have been misunderstood for years. While entire books have been written on these beers, it seems that many brewers and beer enthusiasts have focused on minor points,
