Dave Carpenter | Craft Beer & Brewing

The Many Faces of Brett: Overview

Why do we go out of our way to label something as “Brett-conditioned” or “100% Brett-fermented”?

Off-Flavor of the Week: Vegetal

Beer should never taste like vegetables.

10 Brew Year's Resolutions

A brand new year is upon us, and for many of us, that means setting a few personal goals for the next 365 days.

Off-Flavor of the Week: Sulfur

You never forget your first homemade lager.

Off-Flavor of the Week: Sour/Acidic

Sourness in beer, however, is definitely a right place, right time phenomenon.

5 Ways to Make the Most of Brew Day

Here are five ways to wait less and do more on brew day.

Off-Flavor of the Week: Musty

Stop drinking old books and keep your beer delicious.

How to Keep Yeast Happy and Productive

Keeping your yeast happy is the way to better beer.

Off-Flavor of the Week: Metallic

What’s considered an off flavor in one beer style may very well be welcome in another, at least in moderation.

How to Store Hops

Unless you're using all your fresh hops at once, it's time to store them for future beer.