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• The Jitters Coffee-Chocolate Stout

  • Beer brewed by BYO's Dave Green, which were tasted live by Brad Ring on National Public Radio's daily show "On Point" on Friday, October 1, 2010.

• Practically Perfect Peach (Peach Wheat)

  • Beer brewed by BYO's Dave Green, which were tasted live by Brad Ring on National Public Radio's daily show "On Point" on Friday, October 1, 2010.

• Uncommon Common (CA Common)

  • A California Common (American Lager).  Anchor Brewing Company has always been very generous to homebrewers. This recipe makes a beer similar in flavor to Anchor Steam, but a bit bigger in mouthfeel, hops and malt flavors.  If you want a beer a bit drier and more like Anchor Steam, eliminate the Munich, Victory and pale chocolate malts.

• Recipes from BYO on NPR's "On Point" Oct. 1, 2010

  • Try brewing these recipes for beers brewed by BYO's Dave Green, which were tasted live by Brad Ring on National Public Radio's daily show "On Point" on Friday, October 1, 2010.

• Extract Brew Day: A Pictorial Guide

  • Whether new to homebrewing or just curious how other brewers approach their brew day, a picture can be worth a thousand words. So, grab a homebrew and check out our pictorial guide to an extract brew day.

• Enzyme Issues, Gushers: Mr. Wizard

  • Know what causes gushers? The Wiz does.

• California Common: Style Profile

  • The beer style California Common is typified, but not defined, by Anchor Steam. Learn how to brew a common or uncommon common.

• Married to "The Monk": Last Call

  • It’s official, after two years of my husband’s intense homebrewing, I am married to the hops.

• Rauchbier: Brewing “Liquid Bacon”

  • At one time, all beers may have had a smoky character. Today, the classic rauchbier is still brewed in Bamberg, Germany, giving us a potential glimpse into brewing’s past. Discover how to brew “liquid bacon” at home.

• Use Malt Extract Like a Pro

  • A pro who brews with malt extract discusses choosing and using this ingredient. Plus: Two commercial clones. 

• Malt Extract Experts Roundtable

  • Three pros, who also homebrew, offer tips for brewing better beer with malt extract.

• Mash Temperature Calculations

  • Master mash temperature calculations for better control.

• Choosing Mash Style: Tips from the Pros

  • Three pros discuss matching your mash methods to your malt type and beer style.

• Mastering Mouthfeel: Techniques

  • Learn how to manipulate mash temperatures and ingredient selection to get better body in your beer.

• Thermometers: Advanced Brewing

  • You have options when choosing a thermometer.

• Build A Mash Tun: Projects

  • Build a mash tun from a picnic cooler. A classic project.