Abbey ales today are associated primarily with the brewing culture of Belgium, but the true roots of monastic brewing belong to all of Continental Europe.

The creativity of U.S. craft brewers and homebrewers has led to innovation in all brewing processes, including blending. The possibilities for flavor combinations are endless.

Adambier is an almost forgotten strong local ale from the Westphalian city of Dortmund in the northwest of Germany, but it is experiencing a renaissance among craft brewers.

In August, the beer world lost two of the guiding lights and spiritual leaders of quality beer and brewing. We raise a glass of homebrew to Fred Eckhardt and Byron Burch.

When you search for an ancient bread beer recipe online or in print, you will find many guidelines for making bread with beer, but none for making bread for beer. Until now.

The results are in! Each of the past 13 years, we’ve asked Zymurgy readers to vote for up to 20 of their favorite beers. Which beer took the crown in 2015? Plus, clone recipes.