Craft Beer & Brewing

You may not be able to ferment in a proper Burton Union—though we wouldn’t put it past some of you to build your own—but you can brew your own version of this beer that Thornbridge developed specifically for the country’s last working Union set. beerandbrewing.com/recipe-thornbr…

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. beerandbrewing.com/make-your-best…

The cofounders of this small central California brewery have intentionally limited their scope to lager—but that doesn’t mean they sacrifice breadth or experimentation, as they tinker with everything from traditional styles to hazy pale lager. beerandbrewing.com/podcast-episod…

This tiny brewery on Wisconsin’s Door Peninsula now has the attention of the world’s gourmets. But that doesn’t mean Sway Brewing and Blending will change… much. brewingindustryguide.com/case-study-sway

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Before you commit to using the newest new hop variety, it may be wise to consider how many different varieties your brewery can—or even should—use. brewingindustryguide.com/hop-portfolios

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A collaboration with Triptych of Savoy, Illinois, this amber lager from Chicago’s Goldfinger brings Midwestern flavor via Minnesota wild rice, Wisconsin hops, and a yeast strain resurrected from a 19th-century Wisconsin brewery. beerandbrewing.com/recipe-goldfin…

This colonial-era pale ale recipe—a collaboration with Mount Vernon to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence—takes a page right out of Martha Washington’s cookbook. beerandbrewing.com/recipe-washing…

The best insights come from the people shaping the industry. Join our lineup of industry experts July 13–15 for a free Deep Dive into Innovation and discover where the beverage industry is headed—and how your brewery can stay ahead. Register for Free: beerandbrewing.com/course/innovat…

This truly indigenous, widely available American grain offers nutty, earthy flavors that would seem to be compatible with malt-forward beer. Yet relatively few breweries have tried it. beerandbrewing.com/special-ingred…

Besides sanitation, success here depends on two things: slightly chloride-forward water to round out the malt, and great attenuation for a light, dry finish. beerandbrewing.com/recipe-just-li…

Breweries need washdown tools that can keep up. The new GunJet® Trident™ Spray Gun is built for tough cleaning environments — from brewhouse floors and exterior tank surfaces to packaging areas and daily sanitation tasks. Buy Now: bit.ly/sprayingsystem…

Creating a culture of interdepartmental cooperation at the brewery—and a structure to support it—can yield great beer ideas and higher morale. brewingindustryguide.com/production-and…

Let the neighbors grill their wieners. For a charcuterie board that can blow away your next festive gathering, get ready to make your own summer sausage, and prep this delicious and addictive cheese spread plus pickles and biscuit to go with it. beerandbrewing.com/young-summer-s…

Whether you’re the type who appreciates a real technical challenge—or just the type who appreciates something easygoing and ice-cold on a hot day—light lager has plenty to offer the ambitious (and thirsty) brewer. beerandbrewing.com/make-your-best…

With or without a fancy DO meter, building a shelf-life library in your brewery—while also training your senses—can lead to important insights into how your beers hold up over time. brewingindustryguide.com/quality-contro…

Open New Belgium’s 35th Anniversary Variety Pack and take a ride through the brewery’s early history. Sunshine Wheat, Classic Fat Tire Amber Ale, and Blue Paddle: three time capsules in cans to celebrate three and a half decades of brewing. beerandbrewing.com/35-moments-tha…

Patrick Bourque, head brewer at Kiitos in Salt Lake City, says they brewed this IPA to showcase fonio’s unique flavors—such as passion fruit, lychee, and white peach—and how those flavors meld nicely with the flavors and aromas of modern hop varieties. beerandbrewing.com/recipe-kiitos-…

From our Love Handles files on our favorite places in the world to drink great beer: In lager-loving Bamberg, this atmospheric pub stays up late to pour some of the best from the city and the region. beerandbrewing.com/love-handles-c…