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Sour Union

Wanting an approachable sour beer to offer in the tasting room while longer-term brews matured, brewers at Los Angeles Ale Works developed the Blüme Union fermentation system to ferment a wheat-heavy wort into a briskly tart Berliner weisse in short order.

Brewer vs Nature (Part 2)

Whether it’s the dry heat of the desert or swampland humidity, many brewers are forced to give up on the hobby for the summertime. Our resident homebrew columnist, Jester Goldman, has some solutions that will keep you in beer year round.

Podcast Episode 12: Black Project Founders James and Sarah Howat Join Jamie Bogner

Black Project joins the podcast to talk about their approach to brewing, the use of aged hops, how they fruit sour beers, and more.

Examining Carbonation and Nitro in Stouts

In this tip of the week learn about the importance of carbonation and how it makes your stout great.

Ask the Experts: Mash Efficiency

Homebrew expert Brad Smith, author of the Beersmith homebrewing software and the voice behind the Beersmith podcast, tackles a question about mash and brewhouse efficiency.

Breakout Brewer: Alvarado Street Brewery

Father and son team John and J.C. Hill opened Alvarado Street Brewery in 2014 as an upscale brewpub in tony Monterey, California with modest goals, but their exploration into hazy IPAs and fruit-forward kettle sours quickly put them on the map.

Craft Beer & Brewing Magazine Best in Beer 2017: Homebrewers’ Picks

The results are in! We have the results of The Best in Beer 2017: Homebrewers' Picks, where you can check out homebrewing trends, favorite glassware, and more!

Make Your Best British Strong Ale

Fresh, malty, and with noticeable English hops in the nose and on the palate, this is a recipe that’s well suited to cold weather and Boxing Day celebrations.

Podcast Episode 11: Yards Brewing Founder Tom Kehoe Joins John Holl

Tom and John talk business, growth, historic beers, and what the future might hold for brewing.

BY: John Holl

How to Evaluate Beer

You can't make great beer without being a great beer evaluator. Join Josh as he shows you how to become the best judge you can be.