Hello SOTB Nation! Time for some Fall Brewing swag to wear while you are brewing your next FestBier... I launched a new swag shop with TeePublic. They offer apparel, hats, mugs, stickers and more. I uploaded just a few items but I will add more when I get the time. Please let me know if you have any ideas for swag. Thanks! Checkout Our Branded Stuff

There is a ton of content out there describing the differences between the Festbier Style and the Marzen. That said, for those unacquainted , here is a brief history: 🏰 Medieval Brewing Laws: Why Märzen Exists at All Before refrigeration, brewing in Bavaria was legally restricted to the cold months (roughly September–April). Warm‑weather brewing was banned because beer spoiled easily and fires from boiling kettles were more common in summer. This created a problem: people s

Oxygen is the Enemy

What is a modern WC IPA?

Since we are getting closer to Oktoberfest in Munich again, I thought it might be helpful to check out Seasons Of The Brew's 8 Day Bavarian Itinerary. Pretty ambitious trip but we were able to accomplish a lot of things mostly thanks to: Detailed advanced planning EuroRail unlimited train passes Wonderful Hotel literally across the street from the Hauptbanhof (train station) Full gourmet breakfast included at hotel to fuel up for the day Start here for Day 1 - hope you get s

I remember this label growing up in Chicago! My brother can acknowledge my claim that this beer can design (or possibly Miller Genuine Draft) were likely the first beer cans we saw in Dad's downstairs beer fridge. This was Dad's beverage fridge and meat freezer mostly and thankfully for my brother and I there was often so much beer in there, no one would notice if a can or two disappeared every once in awhile. ;) I recall liking most of the American Macro beers that I tried

It's time to talk about frozen yeast banks

Juicy NOT Hazy

Summer is here in NC in full force: 100F today with added humidity making it feel like 107F. Time for a nice easy drinking refreshing lager. But not just your average everyday lager - how about something that tastes more like a west coast IPA but is lower ABV and easier to drink several of on a hot summer day? Enter the west coast pils...or india pale lager...or cold IPA...or...what the heck are we supposed to call these beers? I know...how about, delicious! Hoppy lagers

Juicy West Coast IPA

A crisp and dry lager with plenty of malt character Vienna Lager: The Elegant Amber Beer Every Brewer Should Know When people think of classic lager styles, Pilsners and Oktoberfests often steal the spotlight. Yet tucked between those famous cousins lies one of the most balanced and rewarding beers ever created: the Vienna Lager. With its brilliant amber color, rich malt character, and crisp drinkability, Vienna Lager offers the perfect bridge between easy-drinking pale lager

What a beautiful place!

Summer is the season of sunshine, backyard barbecues, poolside gatherings, and ice-cold beer. As temperatures climb, brewers shift toward crisp, refreshing styles designed to beat the heat while delivering bright aromas and clean finishes.

Gold Medal Winning Hazy IPA Recipe

Beer Pairings Guide for Easter

OK, I thought I was aware of every German and Austrian beer style...until now! I was shopping at my favorite craft beer store and saw this one from Schilling, one of my absolute favorite US craft lager breweries out of New Hampshire. I had never heard of this style but figured that if it was from Schilling it has to be good! This one did not disappoint. At just 3.7%, I found this beer to be an excellent choice for weekday drinking or anytime you are looking for a light

If you look at my posts over the past few years you will see that I always brew a saison in the spring but tweak the recipe, hop additions, or other variables each time. This year I decided to start experimenting with Abstrax hops as a dry-hopping substitute. The recipe was pretty similar to last year https://share.brewfather.app/q9yP85RoYvp530 . A simple malt bill of pilsner with small additions of light crystal, white wheat, and a touch of rye. Hopped on the hot side wi

Springtime is almost here....

I just completed adding all the activity for month 2 of our 3 month fantasy beer league, NC Edition. It's still a pretty close game but Resident Culture appears to be pulling away from the pack. Congrats Rong Z nice draft pick! Here's the Top 5 so far: 1 Resident Culture Brewing 69 Rong Z 2 Hi-Wire Brewing 59 John M 3 Burial Beer Co 59 John M 4 Ponysaurus Brewing 56 Greg M 5 Highland Brewing 56 Greg M Total Points So Far (Month 2 of 3): Rong Z 194 Points John M 203

Fantasy Beer League Beta for North Carolina!