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Nashville Homebrew Con Cancelled, Goes Virtual Instead

The AHA announces the cancellation of this year’s conference in June, simultaneously launching Homebrew Con Online.

Recipe: Schlafly Pale Ale

Released to celebrate National Homebrew Day, this is the recipe for Schlafly Pale Ale—inspired by Britain but now a Midwestern classic.

Podcast Episode 133: New Belgium’s Ross Koenigs Takes an Analytical Approach to Hops and Cannabis

Biotransformation is not just real, it’s measurable, says New Belgium's hops-focused innovation brewer in this deep dive into the mechanics of hops aroma and flavor.

American Porter: An Undersung Classic Awaits Its Re-Revival

In this edition of Jeff Alworth's Style School, we look to the early days of American microbrewing, when attempts to recreate a neglected British style may not have been historically accurate—but they were something altogether new (and delicious).

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Recipe: Hop Butcher for the World Beef Dipped Double IPA

This is Chicago-based Hop Butcher for the World’s hazy, Simcoe-focused ode to a brewery-favorite local cuisine.

Infographic: The COVID-19 Crash

The long-term effects of the pandemic closures are unclear, but a Brewers Association survey of their member breweries suggests that the impact will be severe, causing tectonic shifts in the beer landscape.

The New Normal: To-Go Packaging Makes the Difference in Keeping Small Breweries Open

Oktober ramps up production of low-cost, high-quality seamers for breweries that are pivoting to meet demand for packaged beer.

Video Tip: How to Brew with Oak Leaves

Pick them in the spring (watch for ticks), steep them to make a big tea, then use that as your mash water... Here, Stuart Keating, cofounder of Earthbound Beer in St. Louis, Missouri, describes a method of brewing with oak leaves.

Breakout Brewer: Hop Butcher for the World

The name and artwork on cans of Hop Butcher for the World are eye-catchers, while the liquid is a distinctively juicy product of trial and error.

Podcast Episode 132: Dino Funari of Vitamin Sea Brewing on Creating Styles That Stand Out From the Crowd

Boston offers a remarkable concentration of top breweries, but Vitamin Sea has carved out a niche with their own take on the New England IPA style, influenced by both coasts and a dedication to nonstop pilot brewing and testing.