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As homebrewers, we are always searching for the answer on how to brew better beer. Our How to Brew features cover a wide array of technical brewing topics geared towards all levels of homebrewer. Whether you are looking for an introduction to kegging or how to perform the historic krausening technique, we’ve got you covered! Head over to our Let’s Brew section for more tutorials and tips, and if you are in search for the perfect beer recipe check out our Homebrew Recipe archive!
Dust of those 1 liter beer steins and get ready for Oktoberfest! In celebration of the centuries-old beer celebration in Munich, we’ve compiled 5 tried-and-true Oktoberfest recipes to showcase the array of options when it comes to this world-famous style. There’s never … Read More
By the American Homebrewers Association You don’t have to be in the beautiful Yakima Valley—the source of over 70% of the hops grown in the United States—to grow and harvest hops. Homebrewers and gardeners around the world tend to their own hop … Read More
Everyone loves pumpkin beer, right? OK, maybe not. Along with New England IPA and pastry stout, pumpkin beers are probably among the most polarizing beer styles. But for those of you who embrace the gourd, we have 9 pumpkin beer recipes … Read More
They’re hazy. They’re juicy. They’re hoppy. Browse through these 6 New England IPA recipes based off beers made by professional craft brewers! The following “clone recipes”—the term for homebrew recipes based on professional beers—comes either directly from the brewery or as … Read More
With advances in our understanding of lager yeast fermentation and the plethora of new equipment available to homebrewers nowadays, brewing lager at home is easier than it has ever been. Once considered “the last frontier” for homebrewers, many people find … Read More
From classic dry to spicy chai, we’ve compiled 7 different stout recipes that cover an array of directions in which the stout style can be taken. You can find many more stout and other beer recipes in our homebrew recipes archive. 1. Dusty Mud Irish-Style … Read More
Are you ready for some football?! We put together a selection of CraftBeer.com appetizers that are perfect for football season. Each recipe incorporates beer in some way, which is a fun way to bring your favorite homebrews and craft beers into … Read More
By Duncan Bryant, American Homebrewers Association India pale ale (IPA) continues to be one of the most popular beer styles in America, making it little surprise that the IPA categories in the National Homebrew Competition—the biggest homebrew competition in the world—are … Read More
The following hard seltzer recipe is featured in How to Make Hard Seltzer: Refreshing Recipes for Sparkling Libations by Chris Colby. Hard seltzer is a booming category in the world of lifestyle beverages and many craft brewers are lending their artisanal … Read More
In honor of International Beer Day—a worldwide celebration of beer styles, brewers, and drinkers—we are sharing eight homebrew recipes and articles on fermented beverages from around the world. These include “classic” beer styles, historical precursors to beer, and other fermented … Read More
By Megan Wabst, American Homebrewers Association Sour cream—a “cream” that has been slowly preserved, or soured, with an acid to create a thicker, tangy cream—is simple to make at home! The key is a temperate environment between 67-72° F and an undisturbed … Read More
[Photo credit: Jesse James Galarza] By Matt Bolling, American Homebrewers Association Today is the day you fulfill your destiny: becoming a master of the malt! We’ve compiled six Homebrew Con seminar recordings that dig into the intricacies and understanding of malted grains. Access … Read More