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Your Father’s Mustache Pre-Prohibition Lager Recipe

Jeff Renner first brewed this beer when he began his investigation into what is now called pre-Prohibition lager. We’ve scaled it for a 5-gallon (19-liter) batch.

Making Your Own Tap Handles

Do-it-yourself tap handles are fun and easy.

Rueben Chowder Recipe

This Rueben-sandwich-in-a-bowl gets an extra flavor boost from craft beer.

DIY: Carboy and Keg Washer

Cleaning after brewing is the least fun part of the process, but we have a great DIY project that will make it a little less grueling and shave time off your day!

Holy Hops

What makes the hops that Monastery of Christ in the Desert sells most interesting is not necessarily that monks grow them, but that they are bred from native American hops, otherwise known as neomexicanus.

17 Chocolate Beers for National Chocolate Day

Celebrate your love of chocolate with 17 of our favorite chocolaty beers (and some chocolaty beer recipes for homebrewers, too!).

Brewers’ Tricks: Preheat Your Mash Water

Preheating your mash water with a bucket heater saves time and propane. We have some tips for making it work best for you!

Bring Out the Imp Stout Recipe

Joe Reynolds, director of research and development at Southern Tier (Lakewood, New York), shared this imperial stout recipe.

The Real Oktoberfest Beer

A blonde lager is what is served at the true Oktoberfest.

Editors’ Picks: Beer Books

Whether you’re in the mood for a light and humorous romp through beer culture, a meditative look at the flavors in beer and food, or a step-by-step visual guide to brewing, these books have you covered.