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Podcast Episode 144: Cellarmaker’s Tim Sciascia and Connor Casey on Ethereal Hops and Hazy West Coast IPA

The brewers at Cellarmaker are known among peers for their nuanced approach to hops. Here, they discuss everything from finding hops that punch hard to understanding how “bag appeal” translates to finished beer, how stored hops change over time, and more.

Recipe: Unter dem Zelt Festbier

Maybe we can't do Oktoberfest this year, but we can still don our dirndls and drink lager. Plan ahead to have this one ready for autumn. The fresh, grassy, floral hop nose on this one is a perfect fit for the bready malts in the grist.

Beginner’s Guide to Canning: What You Need to Know

From Twin Monkeys Beverage Systems, here is a walk-through of the key questions you need to ask before investing in a canning system for your brewery.

Editors’ Picks: Belgian Gueuze

Here are the OGs—a few of the most refined versions of the most complex drink in the world.

Gueuze: Beguiling Blend of Nature, Time & Savoir-Faire

Try to brew it if you want—many have tried—but few beers belong to their own place more than traditional Belgian gueuze.

Recipe: Black Is Beautiful Imperial Stout

Another highly unusual brewing collaboration emerges from what has been a highly unusual year.

Recipe: Grantham English Mild

If ever you buy specialty malts specifically for a batch, let it be for this one. Fresh crystal and chocolate malts really make it sing, and at such a light ABV, you’ll be able to enjoy all of that flavor by the dimpled mug full.

Podcast Episode 143: New Anthem's Aaron Skiles on Learning Through Problem Solving with Hazy IPA

New Anthem earned 2019 CB&B Beer of the Year honors after two IPAs scored perfect 100s; they did it again in our new IPA issue. How do they do it? Cofounder Aaron Skiles walks us through their process of building consistency through constant change.

Video Tip: Know When to Say When, When Parti-Gyling

Denny Foster, founder of Main & Mill Brewing, explains why to keep an eye on the gravity of your runoff wort when collecting later runnings for a parti-gyle brew.

Silver State Stainless: Practice and Appreciation

Like great brewers, we have a deep understanding of the fundamentals of our craft. Our success is not possible without yours.