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Podcast Episode 41: Suarez Family Brewery’s Dan Suarez: A Recipe is Never Finished

Dan Suarez sits down with John Holl to discuss the pressures of being popular, brewing with fruit, and why he'll never sell his brand to a larger brewing company.

BY: John Holl

Ask the Experts: Separating Hops from Wort

Homebrew expert Brad Smith, author of the Beersmith homebrewing software and the voice behind the Beersmith podcast, answers a question on separating hops from wort.

Denver Rare Beer Tasting Beer List Taking Shape

Limited Number of Tickets Remain for Pints for Prostates Fundraiser.

Down Under Australian Sparkling Ale Beer Recipe

Australian sparkling ales needed a little something to brighten them up, and along it came: fun, funky, “Down Under” hops. With some creative hopping, these are worth your time.

Video Tip: The Proper Way to Pour Your Abbey-style Ale

Paul Odell demonstrates the ideal way to pour your Abbey-style ales.

The Rare Barrel's Sourtooth Tiger Beer Recipe

Sourtooth Tiger is a barrel-aged golden sour with dried ginger root. It’s ginger- forward, and the acidity brings a bright, spicy freshness to this aged beer.

Make Your Best Brown IPA

Like all IPAs, Brown IPA is hops-forward. It's useful to think of it in terms of malt character, though: it should have noticeable brown- and black-malt flavors but not be sweet or malt-forward.

Don't Put Good Beer in a Dirty Glass

If you spot carbonation clinging to the inside of a glass of freshly poured beer, that's a sure sign of grit. A few simple steps will have you drinking clean each time.

BY: John Holl

Podcast Episode 40: Great Notion’s Andy Miller: The Only Brewing Technique Constant is Change

Miller discusses their always-evolving brewing techniques, from continually “turning up the volume” on hops, to issues with changes in hops, and the return of Simcoe. Plus, the recent (temporary) shutdown of their new production brewery by the TTB.

When Brewers "Know a Guy," Kriek Can Happen

Chicago's Dovetail Brewery released a kriek earlier this week that was made possible, in part, thanks to a great relationship with one of the taproom regulars.

BY: John Holl