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Podcast Episode 150: Christian DeBenedetti of Wolves and People is Bringing Brewing Back to His Roots

On a hazelnut farm 45 minutes from Portland, Oregon, Wolves and People is taking its beer closer to the land, with yeast cultured on the farm, an estate barley program, farm-grown ingredients, and more.

Brewer's Perspective: Matt Brynildson on Italian-Style Pilsner

It all started with Tipopils... Matt Brynildson, brewmaster of Firestone Walker, talks about the beer that sparked his Pivo—as well as a growing number of Italian-inspired pilsners—and the core elements of this burgeoning sub-style.

Breakout Brewer: Superstition Meadery

From outside the box to the top of the beer ratings, Arizona’s Superstition Meadery has gained a devoted following for its characterful, off-the-wall concoctions.

Editors' Picks: American Pale Ale

From old school to new and from breweries across the country, here are a few of our favorite American pale ales.

American Pale Ale: Hops in Harmony

Our country’s signature flavor profile was not born in Burton, but in the hop fields of Oregon.

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Recipe: Birrificio Italiano Tipopils

Agostino Arioli, founder of Birrificio Italiano, provided this homebrew-scale recipe for the beer that inspired “Italian-style” pilsner—an aromatic, floral, dry-hopped pilsner in an elegant frame.

Brewer’s Perspective: The Origins and Elements of Tipopils

Joe Stange speaks with Agostino Arioli, founder of Birrificio Italiano, about the 25-year-old beer that’s sparking a new wave of hop-forward lagers—and about what makes Tipopils different.

Podcast Episode 149: KC Bier's Karlton Graham and Steve Holle Brew Lagers with Reverence

From ingredients to decoction to spunding, Kansas City Bier Company is essentially a Bavarian brewery dropped into the Midwest.

How an Immigrant-Founded Brewery in North Carolina Helped Ignite a Renaissance

A conversation with Asheville's "godfather of craft beer," Oscar Wong, whose post-retirement hobby helped to spark a region's love of beer.

Video Tip: Brewing Dark Beers of Small Strength but Big Character

You can brew rich, full-bodied stouts without going high on ABV. Jonathan Moxey, head brewer at Rockwell, explains how to build and balance a layered grist for a lower-strength dark beer.