Features

Wood’s Wild Side

By David Batcheller

Wood aging beer can bring a multitude of flavorful aromatic compounds and chemicals that, when balanced with a beer’s character, can add an amazing level of complexity. 

The Intricacies of Baltic Porter

By Matt Lange

Baltic porter is something of an enigma in the brewing world. It is both a porter and a lager, dark but not roasty, malty but not heavy, strong yet drinkable, extreme yet refined. 

Making Great Coffee Beer

By Nathan Watkins

Some things go together: bacon and eggs, thunder and lightning, and of course coffee and beer. As a professional brewer, I’m on a continual quest to make the perfect coffee beer.

Brew Dogs: Brewing with Four on the Floor

By Diana Davis

After long observation, I have reviewed my detailed notes and come to the conclusion that the Most Vital Tool Ever for Brewing is—are you ready for it? —the brew dog. 

Winners Circle

By Amahl Turczyn Scheppach, Duncan Bryant, and Jill Redding

Meet the big winners of the American Homebrewers Association’s National Homebrew Competition, and try your hand at brewing the winning recipes from 28 categories.