The world of beer formulation can follow careful rules…or it can explore the full spectrum of beer flavor through a bit of innovation. A Master of Malts shares his tips and secrets for getting unique flavors and complex malt profiles in every beer.

You might think that taking barley and wheat out of beer would make it impossible to brew, but not so for determined homebrew explorers. Driven by food allergies among friends and loved ones, they have conquered the making of beer without its most sacred ingredient.

With all four of their year-round beers in the top ranks of our survey, Anchor gets the nod as the favorite brewery of homebrewers. Here we review the brewery’s history and get down to the business of homebrewing some great-tasting knock-offs.

The Kalamazoo Brewing Co. ran neck-and-neck with Rogue Ale for having the most beers in our survey, scoring with 11 beers overall. To celebrate we give you clone recipes for all of them!

From New Belgium to Duvel to Brewery Ommegang, our readers have an appreciation for Belgian and Belgian-inspired ales. We take a look at these three breweries and serve up clone recipes for Fat Tire Ale, Duvel, and Ommegang Abbey Ale.

From down south we found two beers that have won the loyalty of homebrewers – including one that is great for summer weather. As usual, we give you the clone low-down so you can brew them yourself.

Few things have caused humankind to utter more poetry than the pilsener that originated in the town by that name. If you haven’t already done so, take a peek at the origins of beer that defines them all and then try your hand at brewing your own.

Shhhh! If you sneak into Dusseldorf on the right day, you can taste an elusive German ale designed to reward regulars with a little something special. If, on the other hand, your Lear jet is in the hangar for maintenance that day, you’ll just have to brew your own. Here’s how.