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Bavarian beer hiking is the quintessential “slow food” adventure. Seasoned beer traveler Franz D. Hofer leads you over the hills and through the forests of rural Franconia for beautiful views, hearty fare, and of course, delicious Bavarian Beer
Cider, like wine, is an integral part of French culture and has a rich history. Kristen Kuchar discusses the details of its origins, and elaborates on how many traditional methods have been adopted by craft cider makers in the U.S.
Access all 40 of the gold medal-winning homebrew recipes from the 2023 National Homebrew Competition Final Round.
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John Palmer, the author of How To Brew, pulls the lid off of the fermenter and digs past the krausen to discuss yeast activity, nutrients, stress, ester formation, and eventual maturation of the beer.
Founded in 1988 in Frankenmuth, Michigan, the Cass River Homebrew Club celebrates it's 35th anniversary in 2024.
Find the perfect homebrew among these 80+ American IPA recipes, from award-winning to clones of commercial classics.
Shane Sprague and Chris Kohl of Irvine, CA, a member of the OC Mashups homebrew club, won a gold medal in Category 5: Amber European Beer in the 2023 National Homebrew Competition Final Round in San Diego. Shane Sprague and Kohl's Vienna Lager earned gold out of 155 entries.
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.
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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.
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.
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