How one brewer is recreating historical beer recipes and what the past might be able to teach us about brewing today.| All About Beer - Beer News, Reviews, Podcasts, and Education
Chris Lohring once called corn “the most vilified grain in all of American brewing.” He also argues that it is one of the most traditional and historically important brewing ingredients. As the founder of Notch Brewing in Massachusetts, Lohring has long fought against such unjust brewing notions, has brewed multiple beers with corn, and offers […] The post Taking Another Look At Brewing With Corn first appeared on All About Beer.| All About Beer
Whether you’re traveling to spark ideas for new brews or simply a need to get away from it all, knowing how to order a beer in a different language than your own is a must when it comes to getting to know the local beer culture. Plus, we all know that gathering around a beer […] The post Fun Facts: The language of beer, no matter the language first appeared on All About Beer.| All About Beer
Brian Strumke of Stillwater interviews Spencer Guy of Atrium Brewing on this episode of the Brewer to Brewer podcast. The duo discuss the evolution of craft beer and brewing techniques while Guy highlights Atrium’s focus on balance and nuance in their beers, particularly fruited sours and hoppy lagers. They also discuss the importance of maintaining hop character and […] The post Brewing Recipes Focused on Authenticity and Nuance first appeared on All About Beer.| All About Beer
When breweries close, regulars and employees gather one last time to share memories over pints, to toast to the good times, and to take pictures that will pop up annually on social media. Two Rivers Brewing Co. in Easton, Pennsylvania, closed in mid-August. For its patrons and owners, however, the brewery will live on through […] The post Inside a Closed Brewery, a Familiar Jingle Plays On first appeared on All About Beer.| All About Beer
Michael Roper, the long-time publican of Hop Leaf, wrote to All About Beer sharing his thoughts on a recent column concerning beer bars. Hop Leaf, a Chicago institution, has long been the platinum standard when it comes to what a beer bar can be in terms of service, selection, ambiance, and commitment. Since my 2018 […] The post The Common Challenge Facing Craft Beer Taverns first appeared on All About Beer.| All About Beer
Fruit beers are having a moment. Once subjected to derision among serious beer geeks, often due to the abundance of sickly sweet versions, modern fruit beers often employ a steadier hand and seek to achieve some balance. The days of adding blueberry juice to a bland base beer are in the rear view and the […] The post Best Practices For Brewing With Fruit Purees first appeared on All About Beer.| All About Beer
Kentucky Common may be a lesser known beer style, but it has seen an increase in interest in recent years, thanks at least in part to it now being included in the BJCP Style Guidelines. How do new styles get added to the guidelines? And what is the effect? For those who love Kentucky Common, […] The post A Deep Dive Into Uncommonly Good Kentucky Common first appeared on All About Beer.| All About Beer
Michael Roper knew this would happen. In 2018, the publican saw his once packed beer bar, the Hopleaf Bar on Chicago’s North Side, start to lose customers. He knew why. “What started as humble tasting rooms, places to have a sample in a plastic cup after a brewery tour or growler fill stations has morphed […] The post Why Craft Beer Needs a New Generation of Beer Bars first appeared on All About Beer.| All About Beer
Tim Adams of Oxbow Brewing Company hosts the Brewer to Brewer podcast, featuring Brian Strumke of Stillwater. Strumke discusses his nomadic brewing approach, emphasizing creativity and collaboration before detailing his move to Louisville, Kentucky, and his new venture. Strumke, an industry veteran, recounts his early days and how winning some early accolades helped propel Stillwater […] The post What the Future Holds for Stillwater first appeared on All About Beer.| All About Beer
The English pub is much romanticised, even mythologised, which must leave some visitors disappointed when they encounter the real thing. Having been brought up in and around pubs our whole lives, reading them and negotiating them is a matter of instinct for us, but here we have tried to put the subconscious knowledge into words.| All About Beer - Beer News, Reviews, Podcasts, and Education
