When perceiving certain aromas of beer, you may hear people refer to “esters” and “phenols.” …More

Yeast is absolutely critical to beer, which makes it critical to you as a homebrewer. …More

Don Chapman and Aaron Heaton were two Colorado homebrewers with an affinity for classic European …More

Fresh is best, they say, and beer is no exception. Fresh ingredients are important for …More

As a homebrewer, if you’ve found yourself with a surplus of homegrown apples, chances are …More

Simply put, kombucha is fermented tea. A culture of bacteria called SCOBY (Symbiotic Culture of Bacteria and Yeast), sometimes …More

We’d be fools to think hop madness wouldn’t come full circle into other areas of …More

When the mash and the boil are finished and your wort is happily mixing with …More

[Editor’s note: Be very careful when microwaving liquids. Never microwave a liquid to near-boiling temperatures. …More

Cider is simply fermented apple juice, and it’s easy to make at home. This tutorial …More

Michael Wilcox was gracious enough to share detailed notes on his best-of-show Ode to Jadwiga …More

It was that extraordinarily exciting time of year again. Average high and low temperatures were …More