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How Jimmy Carter paved the way for the craft beer revolution

By Peter Biello, GPB News LISTEN: GPB’s Peter Biello speaks with Charlie Papazian about former President Jimmy Carter’s impact on the craft beer industry. Part of former President Jimmy Carter’s legacy can likely be found at any number of craft breweries throughout the country. In 1978, Carter signed a bill that ended the prohibition on homebrewing. As states gradually followed suit—Georgia legalized the hobby in the 1990s—homebrewing grew in popularity and helped create new generations of craft beer entrepreneurs. Charlie...

Cold Snaps Mean Colder Beer: Brrr Clone Recipe

As the chill of winter settles in, I find myself reminiscing about one of my all-time favorite seasonal brews: Widmer Brothers’ original Brrr Hoppy Red Ale. Its bold red hue, sharp hop bitterness, and distinctive piney resin flavor stood out during the colder months. However, after the brewery transitioned to their proprietary “Alchemy” hop blend, I felt the beer had lost some of its original charm. I hope to bring it back with my Brrr clone recipe. Years ago, I...

The Blonde Stout: The Perfect Summer Stout

Jump to the Recipe. Blond stout sounds like an oxymoron. Then again, so does Black IPA. So what is it? Have you ever missed the rich, roasted flavors of a stout during the summer but couldn’t bring yourself to drink something so dark or heavy in the heat? Then, you are not alone. Many brewers shy away from dark beers in the summertime, but we have the perfect solution: the Blonde Stout. The Blonde Stout has all the chocolate, coffee,...

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Embrace the Sour Side: Sour Beers

Ah, sour beers. Just hearing the name might make some cringe, conjuring images of spoiled brews and questionable aftertastes. Dread in the hearts of even seasoned beer lovers, the name alone can invoke. Like the dark side of brewing, some might recoil at the mere mention, but what if I told you the problem isn’t the taste but the name itself? Imagine if we rebranded it as “tart beer” instead. Sounds a lot better. I wonder if Sour Beers needs...

Summer Beers & How to Brew Them

As the temperature begins to climb and the days grow longer, beer enthusiasts and homebrewers alike start to think about refreshing summer brews. Whether you’re relaxing on your porch or hosting a backyard barbecue, having the perfect summer beer can make any day feel like a vacation. The heat of summer does add a layer of complexity to the process. Afterall, most of the yeast we would choose really can really go bananas when the temperature gets too far north...