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Joe Mohrfeld of Pinthouse Picks a Sixer Packed with Immediate Vectors of Influence
Sunday December 21, 2025
While there are plenty of classics that have influenced the brewing journey of Pinthouse Brewing cofounder, brewmaster, and hop savant Joe Mohrfeld, it’s the beers of his friends and peers that continue to shape his approach in an immediate and constant way—and those are the beers he’s packed into his chosen sixer.Podcast Episode 451: Dimitri Staelens of Adept Throws out the Rule Book in Brewing Distinctive Belgian Ales
Friday December 19, 2025
The longtime quality director of Duvel Moortgat has scaled way, way down with a community-focused brewery just outside Leuven, but his creative approach to Belgian beer pulls flavors and inspiration from Scandinavia, the Pacific Northwest, and beyond.Recipe: Pinthouse Electric Jellyfish 2026
Thursday December 18, 2025
From Austin’s Pinthouse, here’s an updated recipe for their core hazy IPA, Electric Jellyfish—the beer that Craft Beer & Brewing readers named their No. 1 beer of 2025.Podcast EP 281 – Interview with Nick Firestone of Firestone Walker Brewing
Thursday December 18, 2025
A note from Danny – Sorry for the delay on this show, we had a technical glitch with the recording and lost the video footage. Thanks for sticking with us. This week, we sit down with Nick Firestone, CEO of Firestone Walker Brewing. We discuss many items including: Being appointed the CEO role at Firestone […]
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Podcast EP 281 – Interview with Nick Firestone of Firestone Walker Brewing
Thursday December 18, 2025
A note from Danny – Sorry for the delay on this show, we had a technical glitch with the recording and lost the video footage. Thanks for sticking with us. This week, we sit down with Nick Firestone, CEO of Firestone Walker Brewing. We discuss many items including: Being appointed the CEO role at Firestone […]
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Podcast EP 281 – Interview with Nick Firestone of Firestone Walker Brewing
Thursday December 18, 2025
A note from Danny – Sorry for the delay on this show, we had a technical glitch with the recording and lost the video footage. Thanks for sticking with us. This week, we sit down with Nick Firestone, CEO of Firestone Walker Brewing. We discuss many items including: Being appointed the CEO role at Firestone […]
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Harnessing the Power of Sensory to Make Better Beer | Brewing Course
Wednesday December 17, 2025
Lindsay Barr, founder and chief science officer at DraughtLab, explains specific methods and practical tips for how your brewery can collect sensory data and use that information to make better beer.Recipe: Burning Bush St. Basil Amber Ale
Tuesday December 16, 2025
From Chicago’s Burning Bush Brewery, this amber ale includes two types of basil grown right there on their patio next to the Chicago River.Special Ingredient: Brewing with Basil
Monday December 15, 2025
Beer and pizza are fast friends, as everyone knows. But how well do “pizza leaves” work in beer? Let’s find out.For Great Sandwiches and Beer, Stein’s Deli Is an Easy Call in the Big Easy
Sunday December 14, 2025
From our Love Handles files on our favorite spots in the world to enjoy a beer: This New Orleans deli and market draws crowds for its sandwiches, personality, and surprising selection of cans and bottles.Podcast Episode 450: Stephen Boardman of 450 North Builds Intense Flavor and Nostalgic Connection With Fruit
Friday December 12, 2025
Whether or not fruit-smoothie sours are your thing, there’s no denying that Indiana’s 450 North has carved out a reputation for making great ones that tend to be highly sought by beer traders. Sales director (and recipe writer) Stephen Boardman shares their approach to these playful crowd-pleasers that appeal to a nostalgic sense of whimsy.Selecting Varieties and a Range of Advanced Hop Products for Hop-Saturated Beers | Video Tip
Thursday December 11, 2025
Whether it’s selecting very different lots of Nelson Sauvin or trialing new hop products to see what they can contribute, North Park founder and head brewer Kelsey McNair says he’s always looking for ways to squeeze in more hop flavor—but without leaving the realm of the familiar.Understanding the Microbiome of Your Brewery: Metagenomics 101 | Deep Dive
Tuesday December 09, 2025
Quality control professionals and brewmasters know that consistency and safety are the backbone of exceptional beer. But what if the key to mastering both lies in understanding the unseen world inside your brewery?Recipe: Scratch 131
Tuesday December 09, 2025
From Scratch in Ava, Illinois, this saison recipe features 131 ingredients, all told—their use informed by deep expertise in what to forage, what to grow, and how the different components can safely be used to contribute worthwhile flavors to beer.Ask the Pros: How Did Scratch Put 131 Different Botanicals into a Beer that Still Tastes Great?
Monday December 08, 2025
Scratch in Ava, Illinois, has won a national reputation for its combination of foraging and flavor finesse. Here’s how the brewery’s duo ended up putting 131 different botanical ingredients into one (very tasty) beer.Zoiglbier’s Most Important Ingredient Is Its Pubs
Sunday December 07, 2025
You can’t capture the essence of zoigl by brewing the beer. Franz D. Hofer, longtime zoigl enthusiast and author of the Tempest in a Tankard blog, shares insights into what makes the family-run zoiglstuben so special.Podcast Episode 449: Christopher Lackner of the Hemp Beverage Alliance Is Fighting for the Loophole that Became an Industry
Friday December 05, 2025
A federal ban on hemp-derived THC products will take effect in months unless this young, $30 billion industry can find a way forward. Christopher Lackner, meanwhile, is making the case for common-sense rules that build trust in a product that—if properly regulated and produced—is “no big deal.”Recipe: Zoiglbier nach Oberpfälzer Art
Thursday December 04, 2025
“There is no recipe for the real zoigl,” says brewer Reinhard Fütterer of the Schafferhof-Zoigl pub in Neuhaus. “Everyone has their own—that’s one of the things that make it so special.”Choosing the Best Hops for a Hop-Saturated Beer | Video Tip
Wednesday December 03, 2025
To brew a beer that’s bursting with great hop aroma and flavor, it’s critical to choose and use the very best you can get. North Park founder and head brewer Kelsey McNair explains their own discriminating approach.Zoiglbier: Star of the Oberpfalz
Tuesday December 02, 2025
From shared breweries to shared tables, the zoigl tradition of northeast Bavaria is unlike anything else in modern brewing or hospitality.Build a Better QC Program through Targeted PCR Solutions
Tuesday December 02, 2025
Discover how PCR testing can bring precision, flexibility, and operational efficiency to every stage—from raw materials to final product—of your brewery’s QC program.Critic’s List: Alex Kidd’s Best in 2025
Monday December 01, 2025
The incisive mind behind dontdrinkbeer and the Malt Couture podcast shares his highlights of the past year.Critic’s List: Jamie Bogner’s Best in 2025
Monday December 01, 2025
The cofounder, editorial director, and podcast host shares his most memorable beers and experiences from a busy year of events, recordings, and travels.Critic’s List: Matthew Curtis’s Best in 2025
Monday December 01, 2025
The British beer writer and founder of Pellicle Magazine shares his joyful beers from the past year and hopeful thoughts for the next.Brewing Better Beer: The New Era of Yeast Quality Control
Monday December 01, 2025
Yeast is the heart of every great brew—but controlling its quality has long been a challenge. Discover how cutting-edge PCR technology is transforming yeast testing and helping brewers detect contamination faster, protect their brand, and brew with confidence. From breakthrough tools to smarter testing for wild-yeast variants, the future of fermentation starts here.Make Your Best American Black Ale
Sunday November 30, 2025
Call it black IPA, Cascadian dark, or anything else—whatever you call it, this American black ale goes all-in on flavor with dark malts and robust hopping.Podcast Episode 448: West Coast Pils Panel Discussion Live from the Brewer’s Retreat
Friday November 28, 2025
Khristopher Johnson of Green Bench, Bob Kunz of Highland Park, and Evan Price of Green Cheek share thoughts on building texture and body, controlling sulfur character, and maximizing hops in West Coast pils.Best in Beer Readers’ Choice: Your Favorite Beer Styles in 2025
Friday November 28, 2025
Hazy IPA edges out pilsner by a single vote for the No. 2 spot this year. Where do your other favorite styles to brew and drink fall on the list?Best in Beer 2025 Readers’ Choice: Your Favorite Beer Cities
Friday November 28, 2025
Our readers voted on the best cities in the United States and around the world for drinking beer—here are the results.Cooking with Beer: Pumpkin Mousse Tiramisu
Wednesday November 26, 2025
For a riff that goes beyond pumpkin pie, this tiramisu made with a splash of Belgian strong dark ale is ready to take center stage at your holiday gathering.