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Strong Scotch Ale has some kettle caramelization notes, low hopping levels, some restrained esters, and a rich malty background to balance its high ABV. It’s also a sweet beer, but not too sweet. It’s a tough mark to hit, but you can do it. Here’s how.

The herbal profile of the Thai sausage goes well with the brininess of the clams, brought together by the spicy and savory chile paste−infused beer broth.

This roggenbier can be brewed as a more dunkelweizen-inspired beer (with banana and clove and all), or it can be made as a rye-forward lager, and both can be defended as “traditionally” appropriate.

In our 2017 Gear Guide issue (April/May), our editors tested and reviewed a variety of new growlers, koozies, and bottle carriers. Here are the results.

Beer color is generally assessed as Standard Reference Method (SRM) values. Brewing software might automatically present a color swatch based on your grain bill, but with nothing more than a calculator, you can estimate your recipe’s SRM.

The malty sweetness of a Marzen (Oktoberfest) rounds out the spices of the sausage and pairs well with the fontina in the cheese sauce.

What are some of the ways a beer can go wrong? What signs signal the point of no return? Here are seven points to consider when you’re evaluating a vintage beer.

The late addition of Calypso hops in this wheatwine will offer some citrus and pear while the beer is young.

Choosing one over the other is largely a matter of personal preference. Here are 4 characteristics to consider.

Despite laws on the books that make it tough to get into and stay in the craft-beer business, a new generation of dedicated brewers is destroying old stereotypes and redefining Atlanta from beer backwater to craft trendsetter.

American barleywine should be a thick, malty, hoppy, bitter, high-alcohol beer. Age adds even more complexity. Josh Weikert guides you through making this challenging style.

A clean and bright wheat beer pairs perfectly with the sweetness of the potatoes and the tart herbal flavor in the chutney.

Burial Beer’s goal for Thresher was to prove that a coffee beer can be light and nuanced.

In our 2017 Gear Guide issue (April/May), our editors tested and reviewed a variety of new beer glasses. Here are the results.

A vigorous boil is a vital step in the brewing process. Jester Goldman explains what goes on during the boil and offers guidelines on how long the boil should be.

A Pilsner is the perfect pairing for these wontons because it’s clean, fresh, and not so overpowering as to mitigate the sweet and sour of the Nuoc Cham.

We address one of the most fundamental questions about beer: What is the difference between ale and lager?

Ever wondered why is the color of your beer is different from the predicted color on a color scale or software? Brad Smith has the answer.

This classic English barleywine gains most of its character from rich Maris Otter base malt.

Here are the tips and tools you need for the all-important task of rapidly cooling wort from boiling down to room temperature or lower.