The Beer Cellar

Zymurgy: March/April 2024

Bavarian Beer Garden Culture

By: Franz Hofer

Biergartens and bierkellers have become “an expression of the Bavarian way of life.” Explore the Bavarian ritual of sharing a low-alcohol session lager and local cuisine with friends and family.

Seminar

Brewing with Cannabis: Using THC and CBD in Beer

The topic of cannabis becomes more popular every year as additional states legalize its medical or recreational use. Many homebrewers have wondered about the possibilities of using hemp or marijuana in a brew.

Recipes

Rainforest Dark Sweet Stout

Jonathan Eckles and Allison Eckles of Savannah, GA, a member of the Savannah Brewers League homebrew club, won a gold medal in Category 28: Spiced Beer in the 2023 National Homebrew Competition Final Round in San Diego. The Eckles's Sweet Stout earned gold out of 132 entries.

Modern Lager Beer by Jack Hendler and Joe Connolly

News & Announcements

Order Your Copy of Modern Lager Beer & Save

From March 19 to April 2, take 25% off and get free shipping on the latest release from Brewers Publications.

Homebrew Recipes Collection

5 German-style Märzen Homebrew Recipes

Marzen is an amber, malty German lager with a clean, rich, toasty, bready malt flavor, restrained bitterness, and a well-attenuated finish.

Recipes

The Induction IPA

Rob Knipper of San Marcos, CA, a member of the Society of Barley Engineers homebrew club, won a gold medal in Category 17: Specialty IPA in the 2023 National Homebrew Competition Final Round in San Diego. Knipper's Specialty IPA earned gold out of 114 entries.