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Podcast Episode 306: Celebrated Hop Breeder Ron Beatson Discusses the Unique Characteristics of New Zealand Hops

The scientist behind storied varieties such as Nelson Sauvin and up-and-comers like Nectaron shares insights into the process of developing impactful hops.

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Recipe: Twin Barns Belknap Pils

This pilsner from Twin Barns Brewing in Meredith, New Hampshire, near the shores of Lake Winnipesaukee, thrilled our blind judging panel and became one of our Best 20 Beers in 2022.

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Rock Star Hops from a Pacific Paradise

It seems inconceivable that Nectaron®, the latest hop sensation from New Zealand, spent years as a wallflower, hidden from the spotlight because it wasn’t high enough in alpha acids. Those days are gone.

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Video Course: Chad Yakobson’s Guide to Brewing Saisons and Wild Beers with Brett

Crooked Stave founder and brewmaster Chad Yakobson, one of the industry’s foremost experts on Brettanomyces, leads this in-depth course on brewing and fermenting funky, farmhouse-inspired beers.

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The Secret Hero Behind Sierra Nevada Pale Ale

Sierra Nevada Pale Ale may have put Cascade hops on the map—piney, citrusy, superb—but have you admired the beer’s unsung hero? Pale Ale’s yeast quietly anchors this classic, down to the pivotal finale that makes or breaks each batch: bottle conditioning.

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