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Winners Circle

By Amahl Turczyn, Duncan Bryant and Jill Redding

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.

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Zymurgy: September/October 2012

Wood’s Wild Side

Wood aging beer can bring a multitude of flavorful aromatic compounds and chemicals that, when balanced with a beer’s character, can add an amazing level of complexity.

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Zymurgy: September/October 2012

The Intricacies of Baltic Porter

Baltic porter is something of an enigma in the brewing world. It is both a porter and a lager, dark but not roasty, malty but not heavy, strong yet drinkable, extreme yet refined.

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Zymurgy: September/October 2012

Making Great Coffee Beer

Some things go together: bacon and eggs, thunder and lightening, and of course coffee and beer. As a professional brewer, I’m on a continual quest to make the perfect coffee beer.

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Zymurgy: September/October 2012

Brew Dogs: Brewing with Four on the Floor

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 Editor-in-Chief

Dave Carpenter

Dave brewed his first batch in 2009 and started writing about beer soon thereafter. In addition to geeking out on beer and language, Dave enjoys hiking, traveling, and other gerunds as well. Email Dave