In This Article Introduction to New England IPA (NEIPA) If you’ve never seen a New England IPA, you’ve probably not been around craft beer at all. What was once a regional curiosity has absolutely taken the craft beer industry by storm. Characterized by their unmistakable hazy appearance and juicy hop-forward flavors, New England IPAs are […]
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In This Article Introduction to Low-Calorie and Low-Carb Beers IPAs and imperial stouts are great, but boy, do these beers pack in loads of calories and carbs. “Empty calories” isn’t precisely fair to beer, given that having a social pint with friends provides many benefits (including mental health), but that doesn’t mean the calories and
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In This Article Why Choosing the Right Beer Matters in Summer It’s hot, humid, and the sun is intent on cooking you faster than the grill. The last thing you need is a malty stout or intensely hopped IPA. You’re looking for flavor and refreshment. Luckily, craft brewers have come up with concoctions that bring
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In This Article Introduction to Session IPAs Ever had one too many IPAs? Basically, every craft beer fan knows the groggy feeling the next day after a night at the taproom or pub. While delicious, American craft beers (especially robust IPAs) aren’t always drinkable enough for every occasion. If you’re planning on having a few
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In This Article Introduction to Cloudy Beer So you’ve gone through the entire brewing process, and your moment of triumph has finally arrived: you get to try your newest beer. If you’re expecting a clear IPA or lager and find it to be slightly hazy or cloudy, this can be alarming. While hazy IPAs are
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In This Article Introduction to Dry Hopping If you’ve been drinking craft beer in the past few years, you’ve doubtless seen the term “dry-hopped” on labels or menus. In the never-ending quest for hop flavor, brewers have gone to great extremes to give their IPAs an added punch. One of the most popular (and discussed)
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In This Article Introduction to Homebrewing With Coriander Brewers have been adding extra ingredients to beers for almost as long as they’ve been making the world’s favorite beverage. “Adjuncts” refer to any ingredients added to beer, other than water, malt, yeast, and hops. There’s always been a debate around it—it’s even been illegal in Germany
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In This Article What Are Off Flavors in Beer? Truly the bane of every brewer’s existence, off flavors are defects in commercial beer and are especially common in homebrewing operations. You’ll hear the term bandied about on craft beer message boards or homebrewing forums, but what are these exactly? An “off flavor” is essentially an
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In This Article What Is a Stuck Fermentation? You’ve double-checked your recipe. You’ve gone through your mashing, boiling, cooling, and pitching processes. The beer is finally in its fermentation vessel, and now it’s time to relax (ideally with your favorite beer) while the yeast does its work. But when you check on your fermentation the
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In This Article Introduction to Ales The world of beer is truly vast, with hundreds of beer styles and an almost infinite array of flavors to explore. But when it comes down to it, there are only two true categories of beer: ale and lager. The distinction lies in the type of yeast used to
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