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Playing the Secondary Beer Market

When it comes to rare or sought-after beers, some customers enjoy the thrill of the hunt and the satisfaction of opening and tasting the beer. Others seek get these treasures at the retail price, then resell them on the secondary market for profit.

BY: John Holl

Pick Six: Phil Wymore of Perennial Artisan Ale

The cofounder of Perennial Artisan Ales, as well as brewer who did his time at some of the better-known breweries of the Midwest, Phil Wymore has picked six beers that speak to his fondness for depth, stability, and creativity.

BY: John Holl

Sparging Hazy IPAs (Video Tip)

Jeff O’Neil of Industrial Arts Brewing shows off his lauter tun and talks about the sparging process and how it helps make delicious hazy IPAs.

Gearhead: Running A Warm Bottling Line

There are some breweries, especially those specializing in secondary fermentation, that are taking steps to warm the beer before it goes into the package. As they will tell you, it makes a big difference

BY: John Holl

Classic Weizenbock Recipe

A properly brewed weizenbock will have you experiencing intense malt and yeast flavors with enough alcohol to warm the body and soul.

Learning Lab: A Richer Palette with Specialty Grains

Let's affirm the importance of building malt complexity. By mixing up your base malts, bringing in rye or oats, or experimenting with specialty malts, you can bring depth and nuance to your beers, creating a knock-out recipe.

Podcast Episode 95: The Referend's James Priest: Process, Pitfalls, and Methodology When Brewing with a Mobile Coolship

The Referend Bier Blendery uses its own mobile coolship and other people's breweries to create spontaneously fermented beers. In this episode, founder James Priest talks about process, pitfalls, and working in the elements.

BY: John Holl

How to Find the Best Craft Beer and Breweries Near You

Brewee opens up a whole new world for beer lovers who want to seek out and enjoy the best and brightest breweries. It’s a great way to discover new spots in your neighborhood or during your journey in a different country.

BY: Brewee

Building a Base Recipe for an Adjunct Beer (Video Tip)

Tim Gormley of Burial Beer offers some tips and suggestions on how to build a beer around adjuncts to ensure the final result is drinkable and showcases the ingredients.

Lighter Than Helium Light Lager Recipe

Light American lager is the hardest “nothing of a beer” you will ever make. Here is a simplified version.