Homebrew Con 2023 Registration Opens March 7
This June 22-24, Homebrew Con heads to San Diego for good brews and good vibes. Take advantage of Super Early Bird registration discounts when registration opens on March 7 at 10:00 a.m. MT.
Mingle with thousands of passionate homebrewers and educators for a fermentation vacation you won’t want to miss in sunny San Diego.
Learn from an all-star lineup of 60+ speakers and choose from 30+ educational sessions, workshops, and more!
Pro tip: Book your hotel room now for the best availability!
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Is Mobile Brewing a Movement?
By Julia Herz, American Homebrewers Association Executive Director
You’ve heard of thinking and drinking outside the box. What about brewing outside the box? As in, brewing outside the physical box of your kitchen and home. In 2022, my favorite brew day was a full-on mobile brew, a 1-gallon, all-grain batch of beer, lovingly made on an in-and-out, two-burner, propane camper stove connected to my Aliner Classic pop-up camper. More on this brew day shortly.
Mobile brewing is nothing new. It’s wayyyy older than mobile phones. Ha. But a movement, dare I say?… Read the rest “Is Mobile Brewing a Movement?”
Flavor Forward: Cocktail-Inspired Beers
In the constantly expanding universe of beer styles and flavors, a unique type of brew has slowly been gaining popularity: cocktail beers. These brews, inspired by classic cocktails, allow brewers to get more creative while providing craft beer lovers with even more variety and diversity. The end results are brews that replicate a wide range of cocktails, from the light and fruity Paloma to the booze-heavy Old Fashioned.
One of the pioneers of the movement is California’s Firestone Walker, which has been making cocktail-inspired creations since 2017. Their series of barrel-aged brews is spearheaded by barrel meister Eric Ponce, himself a lover of complex craft cocktails.… Read the rest “Flavor Forward: Cocktail-Inspired Beers”
Homebrewing a Midwest Fruit Tart Beer
Styles, as a whole, are a difficult topic within the beer world. Constantly changing, ever-evolving, and hard to pin down exactly, beer styles are a topic of much debate in brewing circles. Passionate pleas on the true definition of a saison versus a farmhouse ale have been made by brewers over many a pint. The nuanced differences between various nationality-based pilsners can be debated until the cows come home. One thing that leaves little room for debate, however, is the explosion of “clean” sour beers in recent history and the overall lack of stylistic structure to contain methods of producing them.… Read the rest “Homebrewing a Midwest Fruit Tart Beer”
1904 American Sparkling Ale
Mash at 151°F (66°C) for 60 minutes. Sparge at 171°F (77°C). Boil 75 minutes, adding hops and Whirlfloc as indicated.
Pitch yeast at 59°F (15°C) and let rise to 70°F (21°C). When terminal gravity is reached, condition and add finings (e.g., Biofine Clear) and store at 34–36°F (1–2°C) for at least 6 days.
Carbonate beer to approximately 2.5 vol. (5 g/L) CO2.
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9 Chocolate Beer Recipes
Chocolate and beer have long been a combination used to elevate the beer-drinking experience. If you’re a craft beer enthusiast or homebrewer, you’ve very likely had a chocolate beer or two grace your coaster. So it should come as no surprise that zymurgists worldwide are making chocolate beer at home.
Stouts—typically malt-forward dark ales—lend themselves particularly well to accommodating chocolate additions. The bold flavors of stout, often with notes of roast and coffee, pair perfectly with sweet additions of chocolate.
Browse through our selection of stouts that are the basis for fantastic chocolate beer recipes.… Read the rest “9 Chocolate Beer Recipes”
A Beer & Ski Lover’s Guide
The connection between the craft beer world and ski culture is undeniable. Whether it’s a refreshing, crisp lager or a bold, barrel-aged stout to relax with by the fire, a good beer is often a perfect way to celebrate a day on the slopes.
This is especially true for areas of the country where skiing is a part of daily life.
“With ski culture being so central to our community here in Jackson, it has become synonymous with the spirit of aprés ski as well,” says Roundhouse Brewing co-founder Gavin Fine.… Read the rest “A Beer & Ski Lover’s Guide”
Choose Your Own Brewventure!
Join for One Year and Select a Book of Your Choice*
Purchase an annual American Homebrewers Association® membership and expand your knowledge and brewing library with one free brewing—valued up to $ 24.95.
Through Dec. 31, 2023, join for one year and choose from 64 qualifying Brewers Publications books* featuring different beer styles and alternative fermentations, ingredients, techniques, history, and more!