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Making Mozzarella

Like brewing beer? You may also enjoy trying your hand at cheesemaking.

Porter Roundtable

Five commercial brewers give their insights into brewing porter, showing that there is more than one way to brew this dark ale, full of r

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Evaluating Beer: Tips from the Pros

Michelle Brown, Steve Parkes and Gordon Strong give tips on tasting your homebrew critically.

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Mike McDole’s Double IPA

Based on the Russian River Brewing Company’s Pliny The Elder, this recipe has two hop additions (Northern Brewer and Cascade), a higher st

Carissa Sweigart’s Cranberry Wit

One of the winners of Boston Brewing Company’s LongShot contest.

Stainless TLC: Tips from the Pros

John Palmer, John Blichmann and Ashton Lewis talk stainless steel.

Making Cider: Tips from the Pros

Three cider makers discuss apples and the craft of cidermaking.

Oxygenating Wort: Tips from the Pros

Three professional brewers who also homebrew explain the importance of oxygenating wort and how to get commercial results at home.

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Vienna Lager: Tips from the Pros

Three US brewers discuss how they brew Vienna lager and share some advice for small batches.

Aussie-style Dark Ale: Tips from the Pros

Boston Brewing Company’s LongShot Contest Winning Recipes

 Three homebrewers who won at Boston Brewing Company’s LongShot contest and the beers they brewed.

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Fermenting Big Belgian-style Beers: Tips from the Pros

What’s the difference between fermenting everyday beers and fermenting the big, strong Belgians? The yeast of course. These three profe