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Homebrewing teaches you good, practical stuff. How to follow a recipe, the life cycle of yeast, some good geography and history. (Tell the truth: Did...
Jim Koch Hops Boston Beer Connoisseur Sam Adams
If you've seen the Sam Adams commercial with founder Jim Koch plunging facefirst into a handful of hops, it's probably Hallertau Mittelfrüh, a hop of...
Kriek Lambic
I believe it was the musician and obvious Belgian beer lover, George Clinton, who aptly penned the words, “Ow, we want the funk. Give up the funk. Ow...
What Makes Nelson Sauvin Hops Special?
In terms of age, New Zealand’s Nelson Sauvin hops shouldn’t even be allowed into bars. Bred from the indigenous Smooth Cone variety, this distinctly...
Patrick Dawson Vintage Beer Connoisseur Magazine
If, like mine, your basement is filled with bombers of specialty beer that you’re saving to drink, then I have two recommendations for you. The first...
 American Wheat Beer & Baltic Porter
For those who love the American Wheat Beer style that has become such an engaging counterpoint to the wheat beers produced in Europe, Owen has the...
Once in a while, brewers come along who knows how to hit taste buds in a way that inspires deep appreciation and loyalty among beer drinkers and...
IBU Scale: Comprehending International Bitterness Units for Beer
The rate of bittering is an important influence on the taste of beer, as the success in the marketplace of beers such as Dogfish Head 60 Minute IPA...
Specialty IPAs and Dark Strong Ales
Specialty IPA Known for their unbridled creativity and ability to start beer trends, American craft brewers have spawned a myriad of American IPA...
Vienna Lager and Extra Special Strong Bitter / ESB
For our Fall Issue, Owen Ogletree provides the telling details behind two well traveled beers that may move around but have never gone out of style....
Paulaner Craft Beer
As the co-founder of an early craft brewery and a current member of the board of directors at the Beer Institute, which represents big beer, Steve...
Schneider Aventinus Weizen Eisbock
The marketing angle for these beers centers on a process by which the beer is cooled to sub-freezing temperatures after fermentation in order to...
Coming of Age: The Nuances of Cellaring Beer
A somewhat disorganized, novice beer enthusiast discovers a six-pack of pale ale and a four-pack of imperial stout tucked away in the very back of...
The Complete Truth About the Origins of India Pale Ale (IPA)
Because of its popularity, most craft drinkers know – or think they know – how IPA began. To quote one version of the popular history of the style: "...
What is Old Ale?
Old ales can be confusing. Some are actually old, others not. Some are called winter warmers, stock ale or “keeping” ale. Some like to think they are...

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