Extra Special Beautiful: Perfecting the Perfect ESB
Inspired by a painting, AHA Exec. Director Julia Herz pursues the perfectly homebrewed English bitter beer.
Peruse pairings, learn how to make beer, cider, mead, kombucha, and other alternative fermentations, get DIY tutorials, and much more in our archives.
Inspired by a painting, AHA Exec. Director Julia Herz pursues the perfectly homebrewed English bitter beer.
Mash at 147°F (64°C) for 60 minutes. Mash out 168.8°F (76°C) for 1 minute. Sparge at 168.8°F (76°C) for 30 minutes. Ferment at 62–68°F (17–20°C) over the first 10 hours. Then hold at 62.6°F (17°C) for 4 days,…
Check out featured stories on brewing pioneers, craft and home brewing in Mexico, homebrew club community building, beer hiking in Bavaria, and ciders of France.
While its homebrewing movement is about 15 years behind that of the U.S., Mexico is currently enjoying a surge of interest in craft brewing, exploring new styles, and making beer at home with indigenous ingredients.
Cider, like wine, is an integral part of French culture and has a rich history. Kristen Kuchar discusses the details of its origins, and elaborates on how many traditional methods have been adopted by craft cider makers in the U.S.
Brewing heroes come in all shapes and sizes. Many go unsung, and it would fill a book to properly recognize them all. In this issue, we take a moment to recognize a few of the founders of our great craft and hobby with their thoughts, reflections, and brewing inspirations.
Luis Gonzalez took inspiration from the great brewing traditions of Europe to found Cerveceria Hercules in Santiago de Querétaro, Mexico. He and brewer Josh Brengle are leading a new generation of craft fans and fellow brewers.
What makes your homebrew club awesome? The Hogtown Brewers won the Radegast Club of the Year Award in 2016. Past club president Ron Minkoff leads you through dozens of ideas on raising your club’s game.
Bavarian beer hiking is the quintessential “slow food” adventure. Seasoned beer traveler Franz D. Hofer leads you over the hills and through the forests of rural Franconia for beautiful views, hearty fare, and of course, delicious Bavarian Beer
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