Abbey beers are among the best the Belgian beer scene has to offer, but most are less than 100 years old. In medieval and early modern monasteries, beer played a different role than today’s abbey beers seem to suggest.

Federal law and most state laws prohibit combining alcohol and marijuana for commercial sale. However, homebrewers who live in legal states and want to combine their beer with marijuana or hemp for personal enjoyment have options.

South Korea’s geographic isolation, the singularity of its language, and the illegality of homebrewing in neighboring Japan have left its vibrant and growing population of homebrewers underappreciated. But that’s changing.

From cleverly used common items to custom 3D-printed solutions, it’s clear that many homebrewers love the problem-solving aspects of our hobby almost as much as the beer itself. Here are a few of the engineering marvels you’ve put into the service of beer.

This high-gravity, spontaneously fermented Polish beer disappeared from everyday production in Gdańsk after the First World War. Nobody alive today knows how it tasted, and very few written records about its ingredients and production still survive.

In this second installment of our two-part series on reverse osmosis (RO), you’ll learn what to expect with RO system operation, what enhancements you might incorporate into your system, and how to maintain it.

Eager to work Mother Nature’s rich pantry into your next batch? Why not brew while you enjoy the great outdoors? Whether a weekend camping trip or a through-hike of the Pacific Crest Trail, brewing is the perfect excuse to get outside and practice your passion.

For most of the 113 entries in this year’s Great American Beer Festival(R) Pro-Am Competition, the experience is about more than the medal. It’s a highly sought-after opportunity to brew on a commercial system and collaborate with a professional.

Honey’s value in brewing derives from its functionality and flavor. It offers brewers a unique and often hyper-local story to tell about their beer, a story of terroir, floral source, and even the importance of honey bees to our entire food system.

All the time and effort spent perfecting your favorite homebrew recipe can be compromised in just the few seconds it takes to pour a beer. These tips and resources on properly serving beer will get you past the finish line.