Dave Green

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  Vera-palooza

  Vera hops made a big splash following their 2025 release, earning praise from brewers, enthusiasm from consumers, and even a dedicated categ

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  Offset Bier Co.’s Gooding Farms clone

  Gold medal winner at the 2025 GABF in the Vera Hop category. While only 5% ABV, you’d never know by drinking it. Packed with hop flavor an

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  Russian River Brewing Co.’s RnD West Coast #7 Pils clone

  This West Coast Pilsner was the winner of the silver medal at the 2025 GABF in the Vera-themed beers category.

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  Quick Connects

  Quick connects allow various configurations to be employed quickly and efficiently in different parts of a brewhouse, in the cellar, and in

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  Yeast Flocculation

  Yeast suppliers list flocculation attributes of each yeast strain, but what exactly does it mean, and why should we take it into considerati

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  Hydrometers and Refractometers

  Learn best practices when utilizing hydrometers and refractometers in your home brewery.

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  Three-Vessel Brewing Systems

  Three-vessel brew systems were the norm for all-grain homebrewers for the last few decades. Learn about the various configurations.

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  Single- and Two-Vessel Brew Systems

  Find out about the intricacies of single- and two-vessel brewing systems, pros and cons, and how they operate.

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  The Many Forms of Hops

  The world of hopping beers has been revolutionized in recent years. Make sure you are informed on the latest and greatest ways to get the mo

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  Your First Homebrew Draft Beer

  Being able to serve your beer on draft offers homebrewers several advantages. Learn how to get started kegging your beer.

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  Transfer/Racking Beer

  Transferring beer should always be done with great care. Get some pointers for minimizing oxygen pick-up.

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  Beating Summer’s Heat

  Brewing outdoors in the summer can be uncomfortable and in some cases, even dangerous. We lay out tips for making it through summer’s heat