Making Beer


Practical Parti-Gyle Brewing

Parti-gyle brewing (brewing multiple worts from a single mash) is still vital for brewers such as London’s Fuller’s Brewery. Homebrewer and writer Joe Stange paid them a visit to learn how homebrewers can add it to their arsenal.

Succumb to Smoke: The Art of Brewing a Balanced Rauchbier

Jester Goldman’s first sip of a Rauchbier nearly discouraged him from ever trying the style again, but now it’s become a favorite style for him. Try it for yourself with Jester’s tips.

8 Beers to Brew and the Barrels to Age Them In

Homebrewers who want to take their craft to the next level should give barrel-aging a try.

The Art of Darkness

With its robust flavor, inky darkness, alcoholic warmth, and august lineage, imperial stout is the ne plu ultra of big beer, and indeed, the source of all things imperial.

Brewing in a Bag

Whether you’re new to brewing or an experienced all grainer who wants to speed up the brew day, Brew-in-a-bag (BIAB) offers an attractive alternative to traditional methods.

Brewing Water

Water adjustment can make the difference between a good beer and a great beer if it is done right.

Hop it up at Home with Imperial IPA

An unapologetic celebration of hops bitterness, flavor, and aroma, Imperial IPA showcases all that "Humulus lupulu"s has to offer.

1926 Barclay Perkins London Dark Lager

Ron Pattinson explores the development of lager brewing in Britain and provides a modern-day version of a classic dark lager.

Malt Your Own Barley

If you already grow your own hops and culture your own yeast, why not make your own malt? All you need is raw barley, water, time, and some TLC.

Short and High: The Hochkurz Mash

Try this stepped-mash protocol for those beer styles, such as Pilsner, Märzen, Bock, and other Continental lagers, that can benefit from a more involved mash schedule than a single-temperature infusion mash.