Whether you’re pro or a homebrewer, this humble floating instrument is still the tool of choice for measuring wort density. Read about its remarkable history and the scientists who shaped […]

While many still view hot-side aeration as a myth, there’s plenty of evidence that limiting oxygen before the boil doesn’t just improve stability and shelf life, it profoundly impacts malt […]

The region of Alsace has been brewing its own distinctive beer style of pale lager in and around Strasbourg since the 1920s. These Alsatian Pilsners are known throughout France, and the style is beginning to catch on with U.S. craft brewers.

In many cultures, plants with psychotropic effects have been used for centuries to brew sacramental drinks that connect mortals with the spiritual world. Some inspire visions or mild euphoria, but […]

For the past three years, Chip Walton has been part of a small crew of Twin Cities homebrewers who’ve helped coordinate Déjà Brü, a distinctive homebrew competition that embraces and […]

The copper-amber altbier, meaning “old beer,” is a hybrid style that’s all about balance and subtlety. It’s like the middle child of the beer world: not too malty, not too […]