After long observation, I have reviewed my detailed notes and come to the conclusion that the Most Vital Tool Ever for Brewing is–are you ready for it? –the brew dog.

Meet the big winners of the American Homebrewers Association’s National Homebrew Competition and try your hand at brewing the winning recipes from 28 categories.

The third in a series exploring the water quality of famous brewing centers, its effects on beer styles, and the relevance to modern day homebrewing.

Transfer, packaging, and carbonation are the steps where many homebrewers run awry. The either rush the process, or commit an error due to lack of knowledge.

Winning a GABF medal in collaboration with AHA members has become just as challenging for commercial brewers and is celebrated just as enthusiastically.

Brewers are interested in how many acres farmers are planting of the popular varieties as well as the attributes of numbered hops under development. What’s up next?

Hop bursting, which evolves eliminating or minimizing the early kettle hop addition, can produce a smooth bitterness and enhanced hop flavor and aromatics.

The first in a new series exploring the water quality of famous brewing cities, its effects on beer styles, and the relevance to modern day homebrewing.

Sustainable brewing is producing the best possible beer in a socially, environmentally, and ethically responsible manner, while being economically viable.

Looking for the perfect holiday gift for the beer lovers or homebrewers in your life? A peek at what’s new in the world of beer-and homebrew-related products and books.