Cover Story

Branching Out: Brewing with Kumquats

By Mark Stober

A brewer’s curiosity took hold as I set out to explore the use of kumquats in beer. What I discovered is a dynamite fruit suited for use in a variety of beer styles.

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Zymurgy: March/April 2014

Brewing Water Series: Bavaria

By: Martin Brungard

The third in a series exploring the water quality of famous brewing centers, its effects on beer styles, and the relevance to modern day homebrewing.

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Zymurgy: March/April 2014

A Zest for Experimentation: Brewing with Citrus

By: Tony Hansen

Citrus fruit’s use as a brewing ingredient once seemed somewhat limited, but ever-expanding creative opportunities arise with each new experimental batch.

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Zymurgy: March/April 2014

Pearls of Wisdom: Oyster Stout

By: J. Wilson

On the surface, oyster stout may not be for the faint of heart, but it only takes a swallow or two to learn that this unusual ingredient has a place in the brewhouse.

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Zymurgy: March/April 2014

Brewing Vintage Beer

By: Patrick Dawson

What is it about certain beers that improve with time? In this article, we’ll explore what makes a beer more suited to aging and how to brew a vintage beer.

Recipes in this Issue

  • Duck Slippers Session Helles (Extract)
  • Duck Slippers Session Helles (All-Grain)
  • Lagerfeuer Smoked Helles
  • Bavarian Breakfast
  • The Singer’s Faux Lambic
  • The Engineer’s Belgian Quad
  • The Good Doctor’s English Barleywine
  • Good Uncle Oyster Stout
  • Pearl Juice Oyster Stout
  • Pretty Nicie, Pretty Spicie
  • Kumquat Kölsch
  • Pacifier IPA
  • Kumquat Amarillo Wheat Ale
  • Spundloch Kellerbier
  • Duck Slippers Session Helles (Extract)
  • Duck Slippers Session Helles (All-Grain)
  • Lagerfeuer Smoked Helles
  • Bavarian Breakfast
  • The Singer’s Faux Lambic
  • The Engineer’s Belgian Quad
  • Pacifier IPA
  • The Good Doctor’s English Barleywine
  • Good Uncle Oyster Stout
  • Pearl Juice Oyster Stout
  • Pretty Nicie, Pretty Spicie
  • Kumquat Kölsch
  • Kumquat Amarillo Wheat Ale
  • Spundloch Kellerbier

Meet the Editor-in-Chief

Dave Carpenter

Dave brewed his first batch in 2009 and started writing about beer soon thereafter. In addition to geeking out on beer and language, Dave enjoys hiking, traveling, and other gerunds as well. Email Dave