Few breweries still employ coolships for lagers. The extra step in the process, the maintenance, and the physical footprint of these large wort coolers make it impractical, but you can still find them in many countries, and for good reason.
Non-alcohol beer has become an increasing trend in the beer market. Different techniques to remove alcohol exist with specialized equipment, but how can we achieve low alcohol through fermentation?
This American light lager took gold in the 2024 National Homebrew Competition Final Round. Expect an easy-drinking lager beer, inspired by Miller Lite.
The 2025 National Homebrew Competition (NHC) returns with exciting updates, including category changes, a new Final Round location, and refined awards criteria. Registration opens January 28, 2025. Stay tuned for more details and updates on the NHC website.
One of the most challenging aspects of brewing NA beer is that the lack of alcohol makes it vulnerable to pathogens. Learn how to brew these exciting new lifestyle beverages safely.
The January/February 2025 Zymurgy highlights the 2024 National Homebrew Competition winners, 2024 GABF Pro-Am winners, homebrewing gadgets, lager coolships, and brewing in the Guianas.
The National Homebrew Competition is the world’s largest stage for amateur homebrewers to display their skills, creativity, and passion for fermentation, and recognizes the most outstanding homebrewed beer, mead, and cider.