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Podcast Episode 75: Odd13 Brewing’s Ryan and Kristin Scott: Iterating and Improving the Hazy Hops-Forward Pale Ale, IPA, and Double IPA

Odd13 was one of the first breweries west of the Mississippi to take hazy IPAs into the world of production, launching Codename Superfan in 2015. In the years since, they’ve continued to experiment with the style, and have learned much in the process.

The Importance of Hot Side Temperature Control when Homebrewing (Video Tip)

Zac Harris talks about the nuance and importance of temperature control during the brewing process to ensure that your final result is perfect.

Neue Schule APA Beer Recipe

This beer will be smooth in the mouth and features aggressive late and dry hopping, making it more of a “New School” (hence the name) American pale ale.

Determining Your Whirlpool Temperature when Brewing New England-style IPA (Video Tip)

Jeff O’Neil of Industrial Arts Brewing Co. introduces us to his brewing equipment and talks about lessons he's learned when adding hops to wort, specifically when it comes to temperature.

Pick Six: Randy Mosher Talks About Beers that Shaped a Career

Randy Mosher, the author, is also the creative force behind both Forbidden Root Brewery and 5 Rabbit Cervecería in Chicago. Here, here talks about beers he’s tasted over his career in beer that have helped form many of his memorable lessons.

BY: John Holl

Barbarossa Imperial Stout Recipe

Brewing with extract doesn't mean sacrificing flavor. Rather than going heavy on the chocolate malts, this recipe spreads the wealth and includes healthy additions of light crystal, dark crystal, and more.

Podcast Episode 74: Deschutes Brewery's Veronica Vega: Creation, Trial, Error, and Eventual Completion of New Beers

Veronica Vega, the head brewer at Dechutes Brewing Co. in Bend, Oregon walks us through the creation, trial, error, and eventual completion of the brewery's new light pilsner.

BY: John Holl

Beginner’s Guide To Grain Handling

Grain is your beer’s base and the most expensive ingredient. This guide covers strategy, policy, and important points and reminders.

An Inside Look at Step Mashing (Video Tip)

Consistency is key when it comes to step mashing. Get a peek inside the Euresko Beer Co. brewery and learn about the process and how you can apply it to your homebrewing.

Learning Lab: Going Deep on Yeast

In this issue’s Learning Lab column, Jester Goldman shows you how to expand your knowledge of yeast strains so you can pick the right yeast for your next batch of homebrew.