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Knowing the Ways of the Wine Barrel

Jeffers Richardson, the former barrel master of Firestone Walker Barrelworks (Buellton, California), explains how using wine barrels for beer has evolved and what they look for and expect when working with wood that once housed vino.

The Pros & Cons of Leaf and Pellet Hops (Video Tip)

Learn the pros and cons of using pelletized hops vs. whole leaf hops in this Craft Beer & Brewing video tip!

Why Malt Matters

It’s the second-largest ingredient in your beer by weight, and yet many brewers are content to keep uncritically plugging away at brewing with grains that were bred and designed to satisfy the needs of large breweries. That is beginning to change.

Parish Brewing Acadiana Haze IPA Recipe

Soft and pillowy from generous use of flaked oats and dextrin malt for body, Parish Brewing’s hazy IPA recipe is a great base for innumerable juicy dry-hop permutations.

Breakout Brewer: Parish Brewing Co.

By finding the “white space” in the brewing industry—that is the styles, trends, and flavors that still need to be explored, Parish Brewing Co. is working to stay competitive and give customers a reason to get continually excited about its beer.

BY: John Holl

Podcast Episode 77: Adam Avery: Laying a Foundation for the Future and Focusing on Quality and Innovation

Adam Avery of Avery Brewing has seen a lot of cycles in craft beer over his past 26 years in business, and is bullish on the future.

The Next Big Flex in Homebrewing

Spike Brewing launches a small-batch, 5-gallon fermenter.

How to Store and What to Look for With Aged Hops (Video Tip)

When it comes to spontaneous beers, aged hops can play an important role. Todd Boera of Fonta Flora explains what works for his brewery.

Film Review: Brewmaster

This new documentary film from director Douglas Tirola frames a contemporary history of brewing around American stories of pursuing brewing dreams, learning the ropes, and overcoming failure.

How to Build Your House Culture with Local Honey (Video tip)

Learn how Plan Bee Brewery harvests its own honey to create a fermentation and to create a house wild yeast strain.