This week I take a close look at the many changes to the water profile features in BeerSmith 4. The
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This week I take a look at beer color, how it is measured, where it comes from and how color
This week I take a look at first wort hops, and whether they really do make your beer better. First
This week I take a look at thiol enhancing yeast and its application in brewing fruity IPAs. Thoils and the
I’m pleased to announce that the long awaited BeerSmith 4 desktop software release is coming this month! After over 3
PAIRED at the Great American Beer Festival is an intimate tasting experience where acclaimed chefs and innovative brewers create one-of-a-kind pairings you won’t find anywhere else.
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Breweries across the country are turning up the volume, blending beer and live music to create unforgettable experiences.
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Cider’s explosive growth runs parallel to that of beer, driven by creative makers reimagining what cider can be.
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As drinkers diversify and tastes evolve, forward-thinking brewers are doing what they’ve always done best—experimenting, adapting, and creating new ways to connect through craft.
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Over the weekend we hit the 2 million recipe milestone on the BeerSmithRecipes.com web site! We now have over 2
This week I take a look at when you should apply different mash techniques to achieve a particular style or
This week I take a closer look at brewing the vaunted New England IPA (NEIPA), also called Hazy IPA and
This week I take a look at the major hop techniques, and provide a perspective on which hop techniques are
While women are currently a minority in the homebrewing community, they are increasingly taking on leadership roles and becoming the most outspoken proponents of the hobby.
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Aspiring brewers will showcase their creations at Frenchies Bistro & Brewery for a day of tastings, voting and more. This week I take a quick look at the major hop alpha acids and the role they play in brewing
Your chicken deserves better.
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There’s an old saying in winemaking that it takes a lot of great beer to make great wine. But in the brewing industry, it takes plenty of great tacos to make great beer.
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Australian craft beer fans, colleagues and a smattering of journalists gathered last Sunday for the official launch of Sydney Beer Week and the 2024 Beer & Brewer Awards. This week I take a look at some of the new no-boil beer kits that have entered the market and
Professional brewer Danny Monnot joins me this week to discuss Pale Ales and his new project to make home brewing
Slated to open in November, the new venue will be Mountain Culture's first inner-city joint, housing the brewery's new barrel program. 
All independent breweries are invited to submit, with the resultant data supporting advocacy on both state and federal levels. 
BeerFest Australia engages more than 30 musical acts over its festivals, with Sneaky Sound System headlining the Sydney event. The fourth-largest producer of hops in the U.S., Michigan has become a unique test subject for the future of American hop production—and craft beer itself.
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Frenchies Brewery Head Brewer Sam McDonough spoke to Beer & Brewer about his decade in the industry, working with some of Australia’s most well-known craft breweries. 
The brewery will be celebrating the milestone limited release with a complimentary tasting, including other new beers, on 29 August. 
The 2024 financial year was a difficult period for craft beer, but the industry has developed strategies to cope with further challenges. This week I take a look at some popular methods for making low alcohol beer at home. Commercial brewers use
This week’s brewer spotlight highlights Kristian Martin, Head Brewer at dedicated gluten-free brewery Two Bays Brewing Co.