Making Beer


Hops Harvest 2015: Getting Fresh on Short Notice

The second of two fresh hops additions to Craft Beer & Brewing

No Orchard? No Press? No Problem!

With apple season upon us, here’s how to make the best cider you can from the juice that you can get.

Beer: It’s What’s for Breakfast

General Mills and Fulton Beer’s recent announcement of a collaboration brew prompts the question: What is the difference between Hefeweizen and American wheat beer?

The Ins and Outs of Alpha Acid Units

Alpha acid units offer a convenient way to adjust recipes for differences in alpha acids—the substances that make beer bitter.

4 ways to Aerate and Agitate your Yeast Starter

Here are 3 ways to aerate and agitate your yeast starter, plus 1 cop out that will still get you results.

The Spirit(s) of Brewing

Here are a few spirits to consider adding to your beer and what they’ll bring to the party.

What Is an Adjunct?

The term adjunct has come to imply inferiority, but adjuncts have long held an important role in brewing,

Gluten-Free Craft Malt

Grouse Malting packages their gluten-free malted grain in weights suitable for both home and commercial brewers.

Homework for Homebrewers

To pay tribute to their homebrewing roots, Ballast Point’s Homework Series includes the actual recipes to their beers with the beers themselves.

Put Your Empty Draft Lines to Good Use

Here are 5 ideas to keep things flowing from your home draft system even when you haven’t had time to brew.