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Beer Recipe of the Week: Saison Été

Noted for being a traditional "summer" beer, Saisons have now evolved into a variety of colors and flavors. Saison Ete, is your garden variety take of a Saison with it's typical refreshing hints of coriander and spice with a nice dry finish. more >

Recipe of the Week: Hibiscus Mango Blonde

The mango addition to this beautiful blonde ale is sure to add flavor to your summer plans! Enjoy this tropical blonde homebrew and it's fruity spicy notes under the summer sun. All-grain and extract instructions included. more >

Big Brew 2013 Recipe: Classic American Pilsner

The Classic American Pilsner is one of this year's Big Brew Recipes to celebrate National Homebrew Day. Join thousands of homebrewers from around the world and celebrate the joy of homebrewing by brewing this recipe! more >

Big Brew 2013 Recipe: Pointon’s Proper Mild

Pointon's Proper is one of this year's Big Brew Recipes to celebrate National Homebrew Day. Join thousands of homebrewers from around the world and celebrate the joy of homebrewing by brewing this recipe! more >

Big Brew 2013 Recipe: More Fun Blonde Ale

The More Fun Blonde is one of this year's Big Brew Recipes to celebrate National Homebrew Day. Join thousands of homebrewers from around the world and celebrate the joy of homebrewing by brewing this recipe! more >

Beer Recipe of the Week: 100% Brettanomyces Belgian Specialty Ale

This award winning recipe is said to have "all the that is good about brett, without the negatives." A musty, barnyard quality with subtle hints of pineapple compliments the spicy hops and bready malt backbone.  more >

Beer Recipe of the Week: Wheat 'n' Berry Ale

Ray Taylor took home the bronze medal at the 1995 NHC with his "Wheat 'n' Berry Ale." The fruity characteristics are beautifully balanced by the chocolate and dark caramel malts in this beer, perfect for enjoying in the spring sun. more >

Mead Recipe of the Week: Brewer Brian's Orange Blossom Mead

Celebrate spring with Brian Cooper's 2008 NHC gold medal Mead recipe made with orange blossom honey! NHC Judges comments included "Great Job." "Very drinkable." and "Refreshing!" more >

Beer Recipe of the Week: Jaggery Pale Ale

A radical beer for the radical homebrewer! This pale ale recipe from Randy Mosher's book Radical Brewing, uses an unrefined jaggery sugar made from the sap of a palm tree. Jaggery sugar originated in Asia, and adds maple notes to the beer! more >

Beer Recipe of the Week: Deck-Head Stout

This recipe for Deck-Head Stout won a gold medal in the 1995 National Homebrew Competition. Featured in A Year of Beer, by Amahl Turczyn, this classic Irish Dry Stout is sure to bring out your inner leprechaun on St. Paddy's day! more >

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Brewer of the Week International Brewer of the Week:  Jeremy Sambrooks

International Brewer of the Week: Jeremy Sambrooks

Jeremy started homebrewing in 2008 and has been in love with the hobby ever since. A native of Western Australia, Jeremy enjoys spreading the joy of homebrewing to those Down Under! more >