From classic rauchbier to specialty smoked porter, browse through 22 tried-and-true smoked beers, including National Homebrew Competition medal-winners.
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This week I take a look at the fundamentals of modern mead making, including staggered mead nutrients, degassing and finishing a mead. Modern Mead Making I started making mead a few years back, and it has been an enjoyable addition to my beer brewing hobby. Most home brewers have the equipment for mead making with […] 
If you're planning to have an Irish-style red ale ready in time for St. Patrick's day, it's time to start planning! Find inspiration with these 6 homebrew recipes.
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FSU is conducting a survey that assesses your experiences with, perceptions, and desired outcomes of homebrewing beer. Participation is voluntary and all responses are anonymous.
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Since the early days of the American Homebrewers Association, founder Charlie Papazian has been sharing his beer and mead recipes in Zymurgy magazine and in the editions of his book The Complete Joy of Homebrewing. We've compiled 10 of Charlie's favorite beer recipes that you can brew at home in celebration of a homebrewing pioneer!
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I’d like to introduce myself—I’m Ryan Farrell, the new director of the American Homebrewers Association (AHA)! I couldn’t be more honored to serve in this role with the amazing AHA staff, the AHA Governing Committee, and you, the incredibly passionate and dedicated members who make our association what it is.
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This dry stout toes a line between the upper bounds of dry Irish stout and the lower bounds of Irish extra stout. Unapologetically dark and bitter, it’s Zymurgy Editor Dave Carpenter's homage to Wrasslers XXXX Stout brewed by Dublin’s Porterhouse Brew Co.
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Cyser is a type of mead focused around the use of apples and cider. Browse through our tried-and-true cyser recipes to find inspiration.
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When The Virginia Beer Company’s management team made the executive decision on 3/16/2020 to close their taproom and shift entirely to curbside to-go operations, there was no precedent for how to plan for the future of the business. But one focus remained clear: do everything possible to keep every member of the Virginia Beer Co. […]
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Mash at 152°F (67°C) for 60 minutes. Boil 60 minutes, adding hops as indicated. Ferment at 64°F (18°C) until specific gravity stabilizes at or near 1.012 (3.1°P). Package with 1.1 […]
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Celebrate Winter Bonfire Bash Series, Lumberjack Competition, Frying Pan Toss, Return of Husky Hamburger, Flapjacks & Flannel and Much More Highlight 2021 Winter Events Central Virginia’s Stable Craft Brewing at Hermitage Hill, an authentic working farm brewery and winery, is pleased to announce its 2021 January through March special event schedule. Saturday’s will come alive […]
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Brewpubs boost flavor on their menus by pouring their beers into the pizza dough and serving up the perfect slice.
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Michael Tonsmeire from Sapwood Cellars joins me this week to discuss some of the less glamorous aspects of running a small craft brewery. Subscribe on iTunes to Audio version or Video version or Spotify or Google Play Download the MP3 File– Right Click and Save As to download this mp3 file. Your browser does not […] 
This week we take a look at some alternative strategies for adding nutrients to your mead for proper fermentation. I also explain the TiONSA and TONSA 3 models which are implemented in BeerSmith. Staggered Nutrient Additions A key part of modern mead making techniques is the staggered addition of mead nutrients. Prior to the adoption […] “Champion Brewery” has a nice ring to it, and that’s just what Beer52 — a United Kingdom based craft beer cultivation and subscription organization that serves thousands of international brews annually throughout the UK — has named The Virginia Beer Company. There is no secret that Williamsburg’s Virginia Beer Co. loves sharing beers & cheers […]
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Jeff Bloem joins me from Murphy & Rude Malting to discuss Craft Malting and brewing with Craft Malts. Subscribe on iTunes to Audio version or Video version or Spotify or Google Play Download the MP3 File– Right Click and Save As to download this mp3 file. Your browser does not support the audio element. Topics […] When the Brewers Association released the results of their Brewery Operations Benchmarking Survey last year, the data confirmed that there’s still work to do when it comes to diversifying the industry. Based on the responses, 77 percent of breweries were owned by men and only 9 percent of breweries owned by people of color. More […]
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These classic Christmas beers from craft breweries pair perfectly whether you’re looking to share a bottle with friends or enjoy as you’re decorating the house for the holidays.
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Though not a recognized beer style, Golden Stout has been popularized by many craft breweries as a bit of a novelty beer. This week we take a look at how to brew one. What is a Golden Stout? A golden stout is technically a beer that tastes like a rich dark stout, but without the […] Solve all of yours (and your dog’s) holiday shopping needs with Stable Craft’s Holiday Gift Cards Central Virginia’s Stable Craft Brewing at Hermitage Hill, an authentic working farm brewery and winery, is making holiday shopping safer and more seamless this season, with the offering of its Stable Craft Holiday Gift cards. In addition to being the perfect […]
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The holidays are an opportunity to combine your favorite beer styles with your favorite foods. Here is some simple holiday beer pairing advice.
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John Blichmann joins me this week to discuss ways to simplify your brew day with “common sense brewing”, beer brewing and intelligent use of your equipment. Subscribe on iTunes to Audio version or Video version or Spotify or Google Play Download the MP3 File– Right Click and Save As to download this mp3 file. Your […] The Brewers Association is leading a charge on promoting all the small breweries that bring you craft beer to your communities. Celebrate the craft by joining us throughout the weekend but especially on November 29, 2020 as we release some archives for your taste bud enjoyment.
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We hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving, now its time for some Releases and discounts for the busy shopping (online) weekend! Starting NOW we are offering 30% off when you spend $30 or more through our online store when ordering for pickup in the taproom, curbside or shipping (can’t ship alcohol). Be sure to use […]
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The Virginia Beer Company (Williamsburg, VA) will mark the holiday season with the return of their seasonal Spiced Milk Stout, Evil Santa. “Since the first winter we were open back in 2016, Evil Santa has been one of our most sought after recipes,” reminisces Co-Founder Robby Willey. “The branding is playful, the time of year […]
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Mitch Steele joins me this week to discuss brewing low-calorie and low carbohydrate beer as well as seltzer. Subscribe on iTunes to Audio version or Video version or Spotify or Google Play Download the MP3 File– Right Click and Save As to download this mp3 file. Your browser does not support the audio element. Topics […] Fresh Fruit From the Farm Ciders Plus a Special Oyster Fest & Fish Fry & Oyster Stout Release Highlight Weeklong Cider Celebration! Central Virginia’s Stable Craft Brewing at Hermitage Hill, an authentic working farm brewery and winery, will kick off Virginia Craft Cider week with a week-long cider celebration featuring an array of fresh from the […]
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The #1 winter seasonal beer1 returns with a crisper and brighter recipe and festive inspiration for holidays spent at home BOSTON, MA, Nov. 9, 2020—Samuel Adams brewers recognize the winter season will feel different this year, with many Americans taking “home for the holidays” literally. To spread some holiday cheer when drinkers need it most, […]
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German Master Brewer Peter Bottcher and Catoctin Creek Distillery’s John Reed Shope Join Line-up for Entertaining Two Day Release Party! Central Virginia’s Stable Craft Brewing at Hermitage Hill, an authentic working farm brewery and winery, will celebrate the release of its popular Cavallo barrel-aged imperial stout on Friday and Saturday, November 6 & 7, 2020. This […]
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