Judges at the 30th annual Great American Beer Festival in Denver handed out medals in 83 categories in September, but
“Brewing since 1907.” For an industry that spends millions to emphasize the freshness of its product, there’s still some attention
Rarely has a publication produced such an out-pouring of excitement, praise, analysis, criticisms—and, even—condemnation. To say this giant of a
From the previously mysterious Delta hop’s introduction to the United States to the top five beers to try from the
SMaSH Vienna Bier OG 1.050, 36 IBU, 5 gallons 10# German Vienna (Wiener) malt Mash at 150F for one hour
Pilsner Malt (1.5 to 2.0°L ): Pilsner, Helles, Dortmunder, Helles Bock, American Golden Ale, Belgian Strong Golden Ale, Kölsch. American
To the novice, brewing can seem a bit daunting, but, as is the case with any hobby, that initial hesitation
Our most recent lager tasting of the World Beer Championships brought forth a host of fine lagers from around the
Spiced winter beers are popular hybrids among U.S. craft brewers. Typically they are strong lagers that may have had some spice added during the brewing process. True to their name, they make ideal sipping beers with which to ward off winter’s chill and get a dose of seasonal spices.This style is usually brewed before Christmas, and brewers frequently make annual adjustments to their often-secret recipes in an effort to obtain that perfect symbiosis among spices, hops and malt.
The classic amber to red lager that was originally brewed in Austria in the 19th century has come to be known as the Vienna style. These are reddish-amber with a very malty, toasted character and a hint of sweetness. This style of beer was adapted by the Munich brewers and in their hands has a noted malty sweetness and toasted flavor with a touch more richness. The use of the term “Märzen,” which is German for March, implies that the beer was brewed in March and lagered for many months. On a label, the words “fest Märzen” or “Oktoberfest” generally imply the Vienna style. Oktoberfest beers have be- come popular as September seasonal brews among U.S. craft brewers, though they are not always classic examples of the German or Austrian style.
