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Everyone has seen them and most have brewed them: those simple no-boil beer kits. But how good is the beer really? We put them to the ultimate test with a panel of choosy judges. You may be surprised at what we found.
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Our Commercial Calibration judges, in honor of the AHA’s 30th anniversary, tasted two craft beers that have stood the test of time: Anchor Liberty and Boulder Planet Porter.
Is dried yeast an option for homebrewers? Two experienced brewers put it to the test against liquid yeast cultures, and the results of their experiment may surprise you.
These hard beverages are becoming popular with craft breweries and dedicated “kombucheries” alike, as they present a blank canvas on which a limitless number of flavors and colors can be painted.
Clean your fermenting vessel with a non-soap detergent like OxiClean Free (scent and dye-free). Rinse well and air dry. You must rinse the vessel clean. Any trace residue will end up in your cider and cause off flavors! Sanitize…
When the Boston Wort Processors decided to find a new way to showcase all the hardware their members had been racking up in local and regional homebrew competitions, they called upon club member Ian Anderson to put together a digital trophy case.
If you’re seeking big flavor and bigger refreshment on a hot summer’s day, it’s hard to beat the southern German classic that is hefeweizen.
The Beer Judge Certification Program (BJCP) has identified and defined four new provisional styles. These provisional style definitions address additional styles that have emerged since the 2015 BJCP Style Guidelines were introduced. Provisional styles are…
Electric brewing offers a number of attractive advantages over breweries built around propane or natural gas.
