Making Beer


Heading for Greatness

Head retention is crucial to the flavor of your beer, and learning to adjust it based on your grain and hops bill is important. Longtime homebrewer Jester Goldman has some tips to get you started.

Spontaneity: Prospecting for Bugs

With fairly simple tools and the right attitude, you could create a local blend of microflora that delivers something valuable.

Make Your Best Dortmunder Export

The Dortmunder export is the Cadillac of pale lagers. Longtime homebrewer Josh Weikert shows you how to make your best!

Unlock the Secrets of New England–Style IPAs

New England–style IPA is a perfect example of how the whole can be greater than the sum of its parts. Neil Fisher, head brewer at WeldWerks Brewing Co. in Greeley, Colorado, shares some tips on brewing one.

9 Tips for a Perfect Growler Fill

If you keg your beer and need to fill a growler, here are some tips to avoid growler grief.

Make Your Best Pre-Prohibition Lager

Meant to represent the kind of pale lagers that were brewed by the likes of John Wagner, who brewed the first lager in the United States, this is kind of like German or Czech Pilsner but includes some local variability and flair.

Family (Beer) Guy/Gal

Inviting your spouse and your children to join the brew process makes brewing all the more fun for everyone. Jester Goldman has some tips for how to make brewing more interesting for kids, from toddlers on up.

Water and Mash pH

If you are an all-grain brewer, the most important thing to worry about is mash pH. Brad Smith delves into why and how to achieve the right pH.

Make Your Best Black IPA

The Black IPA is a relatively new style of IPA borne of several well-loved styles of beer. Josh Weikert walks you through the ins and outs of this style so you can make it your best!

Pick Your Fermentor Part II: Advanced Fermentor Choices

If you’re ready to upgrade your fermentor in either size or value, longtime homebrewer Jester Goldman has suggestions to help you make the best decision for your goals.