In an excerpt from his new book Farmhouse Ales, Phil Markowski reveals the history of saison and bièr de garde and discusses their place in the brewing world.

The 23rd edition of the Great American Beer Festival saw record crowds, a record number of beers and earned high praise from Michael Jackson.

Calling a beer “hoppy” is like calling a sunset “pretty”–it just doesn’t do it justice. Zymurgy asks readers to participate in a national hop profiling experiment to help better define the flavor and aroma characteristics of hops.

While most of Germany is awash in lager, the town of Düsseldorf sticks to its old ways, preferring its traditional Altbier. Take a tour of the city’s five Altbier breweries or brew your own at home.

What would happen to your beer if you changed just one variable, be it hops, yeast or water? That was the question a group of Iowa homebrewers set out to answer.

Once every 17 years, Brood X cicadas emerge along the Eastern Seaboard. What can you do about this insect invasion? Why, make a beer, of course.

Inspired by Randy Mosher’s Buckapound Brewery but lacking the mechanical skills, one brewer creates his own system.

Craft brewers large and small found unique ways to celebrate American Beer Month in July.

You know they’re out there: Those brewers who consistently make their way onto the winners list at the National Homebrew Competition. What is their secret? Believe it or not, they’re willing to share.

Having your friends think you are a homebrewing ninja is one thing; having a commercial brewery produce your beer for the paying public can be the ultimate in ego boosts.