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Successful Germination for Craft Malt (Video Tip)

Dennis Nesel from Hudson Valley Malt discusses the process behind germination at his malting facility and how it impacts your beer.

Brewing Beers with Wild Fruit

Finding and picking fruits with enough natural yeast on them and adding them to your beer is a great way to not only infuse flavor but also add a local bent to your next recipe.

BY: John Holl

Two Rivers Brewing Company Brewnniversary III Barrel-aged Wild Tripel Recipe

GABF gold medal–winner and Two Rivers’ Head Brewer Josh Bushey recommends using less oak and tequila than you think will be necessary. The recipe here gives you a modest start.

Breakout Brewer: Outer Range Brewing Co.

From their small outpost at 9,000 feet elevation in the Colorado mountains, Outer Range Brewing Co. is intently focused on a narrow spectrum of beers made with expressive yeast.

Podcast Episode 73: Lazy Magnolia’s Leslie Henderson: Brewing the Flavor of the South

Cofounder and brewer Leslie Henderson talks about changing perspectives, brewing with nuts, and how harnessing rain water might be one of the next big advancements in beer.

BY: John Holl

Creating the Right Water Profile for Your German-style Beers (Video Tip)

With a little research and the right tools you can create a water profile that will give you a true to classic style beer. In this video tip, Zac Harris shares his expertise.

Ask the Experts: What is a Triple-decoction Mash?

Homebrew expert Brad Smith, author of the Beersmith homebrewing software and the voice behind the Beersmith podcast, answers an important question about triple-decoction mash.

Sour Beers in Barrels (Video Tip)

Curious about aging sour beers in barrels? Andy Parker is here to answer some questions.

Brewing Technique: A Second Chance for Barrels

If you have a barrel program, at some point, you’re going to have leaky barrels. At Revolution Brewing in Chicago, Marty Scott, who oversees the barrel program, gathered more than two dozen leaky barrels and found a way to give the beer a second chance.

Von Ebert Brewing's VEB Pilsner Recipe

Here’s a crisp, German-style Pilsner from Von Ebert Brewing in Portland, Oregon.