Best Beers to Brew for the Super Bowl

The Super Bowl is not just a football game—it’s an event that brings people together to enjoy food, fun, and, of course, great beer. If you’re a homebrewer looking to impress your friends and family, brewing a batch tailored to the occasion is the ultimate way to enhance game day. What are the best beers to brew for the Super Bowl. Here are some fantastic recipes that cater to various tastes and pair well with Super Bowl staples like wings,...

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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...

Classes at Northwest Brewers Supply

What if learning to brew was as fun as drinking it? Perhaps elevating your skills could entertain as well as inform. Imagine a world where wine doesn’t need to be mysterious. At Northwest Brewers Supply, we imagine all these things are possible and want nothing more than to share what we know. Each month, we plan on hosting classes to do just that. Whether you are just getting started or are looking to take your skills to another level, we...

Clone Brews

On a recent episode of The Beer Craft, Beer, and Brewing Podcast, I mentioned the Book Clone Brews by Tess and Mark Szamutulski. If you’re a homebrewer and haven’t heard of Clone Brews, grab a pint, sit back, and get ready to meet one of the most beloved books in brewing. Written by Tess and Mark Szamatulski, Clone Brews has been a go-to resource for brewers wanting to recreate their favorite commercial beers at home. With recipes for over 200...