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Books Every Brewer and Beer Lover Must Read

Looking for the best reads to elevate your brewing game or deepen your love for beer? These six must-read books should be on your shelf.

The Case for Cider

Many mainstream ciders are overly sweet and don’t even use real apples, unlike the diverse, high-quality ciders from Fenceline Cider in Mancos, Colorado. Fenceline sources apples from local, centuries-old cider apple trees, offering ciders that highlight the pure taste of apples—a taste more people should try.

How Homebrewing Communities Contribute to Exponential Gains in Knowledge

Whether in-person or online, homebrew clubs and similar groups provide fertile ground for learning, experimentation, and fresh ideas.

Why All Hazy IPAs Taste the Same—and How to Brew Something Distinctive

Hazy IPAs remain popular—and they also remain remarkably similar. Here’s some advice on stepping away from the usual yeast strains to brew a hazy that stands out from the rest.

Don’t Let Dirty Draft Lines Ruin Your Beer

Those lines are the last thing to touch your beer before it goes into the glass, so proper cleaning is essential. Here’s how.

Keep It Clean, the Five Star Way

This easy-to-follow, three-step plan can help your brewery establish a safe and effective cleaning routine.