Homebrewing


Malt Liquor: American Nostalgia, Extracted

Since adjunct lagers are cool again, it may be time to give American malt liquor a fresh look. Lean and strong, this adjunct-laden product of the post-Prohibition era has the power to evoke simpler times.

Make Your Best Belgian Dark Strong Ale

“Smooth and dangerous” and great for winter sipping, these are some of the most enjoyable beers you’ll ever drink—and they can be surprisingly easy to make if you build a good recipe and adhere to some basic brewing practices.

Cold IPA, Extracted: It’s a Cold Snap!

Crack some grains and cook some rice if you want, but attacking cold IPA with the partial-mash method is simple. Let the pedants argue about whether it’s a style—we’re too busy brewing and drinking it.

Lautering & Sparging: Get the Wort Out

From our Illustrated Guide to Homebrewing: The last thing that separates all-grain brewing from extract is separating your wort from the grain—then it’s flame on.

Four Picks to Help You Brew Like a Pro at Small Scale (Plus a Really Nice Book)

For homebrewers looking to up their game—and for anyone looking to share their enthusiasm with beer-curious people—here are five picks from our editors

Mastering the Mash: Liberate the Soul of Beer from Its Starchy Origins

From our Illustrated Guide to Homebrewing: For those jumping into all-grain brewing at home, here’s what to know about mashing for success.

Where You’re Going When You’re Going All-Grain

From our Illustrated Guide to Homebrewing, here’s what to know when you’re moving from extracts to taking greater control of your grist, mash, and lauter.

The Brew Day Walkthrough: Putting it All Together

From our Illustrated Guide to Homebrewing, here’s a rundown of what to expect as you plan your first brew, including all the gear you’ll want to have ready.

From Grain to Glass, Your Beer’s Not Done Until You Serve It Properly

From our Illustrated Guide to Homebrewing, here are some tips on serving your own beer—and on evaluating it, so you can decide how to make it even better next time.

Racking, Packing, and Carbonating: Packaging Your Beer at Home

From our Illustrated Guide to Homebrewing, here’s what you need to know about packaging—the key step that transports beer from the fermentor to your face.