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While it’s difficult, maybe impossible, to be everything to everyone, it’s even harder for most brewers to self-impose the limitation of brewing a stylistically narrow range beers.

Try grilling shrimp or salmon with this tart and tangy beer-infused barbeque sauce.

Let’s take a closer look at the scales marked on almost every hydrometer and then figure out which one we should be using.

Who says you have to stick to beer to cool down? We have five boozy milkshake recipes to put the fires out this summer.

We took five systems into our brew lab and put them to the test to help you decide whether an electric turnkey system is for you.

Brewed with dates and caramelized sugar, this American brown ale from BRU Handbuilt Ales & Eats in Boulder, Colorado, offers flavors of dried fruit and balanced hops.

In addition to a salty taste, salt adds texture and other interesting flavors to your beer. We’ll show you the basics and give you some ideas to try!

In what can only be considered an ode to the style, these brewers rave about their favorite stouts.

You don’t have to be Irish to make a great Irish Ale. Follow these guidelines, and you’re well on your way to brewing this easy-drinking red ale.

Cinnamon-spiced stout adds a special touch to this easy upside-down pastry.

This bière de garde version is possibly the definitive representation of the style.

We asked craft brewers this loaded question and found that the difference between these two beer styles depends a lot on who you ask.

Aside from the brewing itself, a little DIY goes a long way when it comes to your equipment. Here’s a guide on a few items you might want to consider building yourself.

Breweries who have a penchant for sour beers are using several techniques to whet our appetites. Here are nine in particular who have cornered the market.

Color coding your terminal blocks will allow you to easily wire your electrical panel, diagnose any problems, and look really good when you show it off.

Here’s a version of bière de garde that is a bit higher in alcohol and somewhat sweeter, with a pleasant honey aroma and flavor.

Knowing how and why to vorlauf properly will help you set your grain bed and result in better clarity of your wort, while preventing off-flavors.

Learn to identify diacetyl in your batches by honing your palate and performing a few simple tests.

Have some fun with your saison by forgetting hops selection, timing, and IBUs and use a single addition of leftover hops.

Before you throw in the towel and quit homebrewing, read on for some sage advice and tips for getting your batches back on track.