Recipes

Cream Ale is a descendant of American lager and is sometimes mistaken for lager by less discerning drinkers. However, several things separate cream ale from the lager, and we’ll get into those in a moment. Cream ales were developed around the beginning of the 20th century in response to the rising popularity of various lager … Read more

Europeans began producing wheat beer many centuries ago and to this day Hefeweizen (pronounced hay-fuh-veyt-zen) is one of the best-known beer styles on the continent, particularly in Germany where it originated during the Middle Ages. The name sounds as if it was derived from some mysterious Bavarian castle that rises out of the mist in … Read more

Assertive, confident, versatile—a well-crafted American amber ale is like a playground for your palate. Creative brewers across the world love them for their flexibility and deep character. The only problem is that with all of the styles to choose from and so many different ways to create a great beer, beginners are paralyzed when they … Read more