September 11, 2025

The History of Oktoberfest, Lagers, & Lederhosen

The weather is changing, the days are shortening, and one of my favorite beers is finding its way onto the shelves. .. Read More

June 02, 2025

Top 10 Homebrewing, Cider Making, and Hard Seltzer Articles

We gathered our top 10 articles based on performance over the last year and our customers did not disappoint. .. Read More

April 23, 2025

BBQ and Homebrew Food Pairings

As summer draws near, it brings with it two unshakable constants of warm weather: beer and grilling.  .. Read More

January 11, 2024

5 Game Day Food and Beer Pairings That Win Every Time

For some, the big game will end in joyous uproar at the victory of their chosen team. For others... not so much. The good news? Beer and snacks never lose.  .. Read More

April 23, 2023

Troy Loken - #BrewingWithDad

Troy Loken is a Dad of two and the e-mail marketing specialist at Northern Brewer. He is an incredible father with a passion for making and sharing wine. .. Read More

April 23, 2023

Jamie Penick - #BrewingWithDad

Jamie is raising the next generation of homebrewers. In this article he'll chat about his kids and share his favorite brewing product. .. Read More

April 23, 2023

Todd Jackson - #BrewingWithDad

Todd is a brewer with 14 years of experience, and a Dad of a 6-year-old boy. Check out Todd's life lessons and favorite homebrewing product. .. Read More

April 23, 2023

Justin Winkelman - #BrewingWithDad

Justin Winkelman is a dad of two little girls who love to help out on brew days. He's a big fan of making kombucha and shares his go-to starter kit here. .. Read More

April 23, 2023

Dan Banken - #BrewingWithDad

Dan is a product manager at Northern Brewer. He's a 'Dog Dad' to an adorable pup named Luna, and he loves taking her to breweries for belly rubs. .. Read More

April 23, 2023

Laura Edwards - #BrewingWithDad

Laura has been brewing with her Dad for 4 years. Today, Laura helps customers all over the U.S. learn how to make beer. View Laura's favorite brewing product. .. Read More

April 23, 2023

Gesta Lexen - #BrewingWithDad

Gesta is the Director of HR at Northern Brewer. He's a new brewer and a new dad eager to share what his recommendations and lessons. .. Read More

April 22, 2023

Brewing With Dad

Sharing the homebrew experience with a parent or child can be one of the most rewarding parts of brewing. See how the dads of Northern Brewer share the hobby! .. Read More

November 26, 2021

Homebrew Supply Shortages Call for Fresh Ideas

Tastes have become recipes. Those recipes have met practices on brewdays, and then found their way through the cell membranes of various yeasts, until the whole was poured into pint glasses.  .. Read More

November 23, 2021

Stout-Braised Pulled Pork Sandwich Recipe

I love food, and I love beer, and as a homebrewer I love to incorporate my homebrew into my food. .. Read More

November 23, 2021

Intergalactic Brain Rescue Pale Ale Recipe

A brain vacation into outer space, thanks to the heady, high-alpha tropical-fruit funk of Galaxy hops. .. Read More

November 23, 2021

Minnesota Stars and Northern Brewer Announce Partnership

“We’re excited to begin working with Northern Brewer to develop a homebrew kit that can help bring our fans together to enjoy the hobby." .. Read More

November 23, 2021

New Year's Champagne Cake Recipe

Serve with a flute of good champagne (or match to whichever alcohol you used). Now, don't forget to start a batch of sparkling wine for use in next year's cake! .. Read More

November 19, 2021

Belgo-American Brown Recipe

Recipe concoction: Chizzer Wizzer Belgo-American Brown, or a Chuzzer Wuzzer Belgo-American Pale. .. Read More

November 16, 2021

Infusing Alcohol with Peppers, Lavender, and More

Recently, I made a habanero-infused vodka. This isn’t an infusion for the weak of heart. It’s as hot and intense as it sounds. .. Read More

April 29, 2021

24th Annual Big Brew Day 2021 -

Go Big Brew or Go Home May 1, 2021 is National Homebrew Day! And what better way to celebrate than by collectively brewing some beer. Each year the American Homebrewers Association announces two recipes for Big Brew and this year they’ve chosen Janet’s Brown Ale and Star Gazer IPA. .. Read More

March 05, 2021

Witch Hunt: Craft Beer’s Coven

International Women’s Day has been celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women for more than a century. March 8 marks a call to action for accelerating women’s equality through a number of missions, including inclusive workplaces so women can thrive. .. Read More

February 01, 2021

Homebrewing for Valentine's Day

Good beer is one of my passions, and my wife shares a passion for good food and drink: so began a brew day with my wife. .. Read More

August 12, 2020

Spent Grain into Pretzels Recipe

Not only does spent grain allow you to reuse your grain, but it also creates healthier food options for you and your home! .. Read More

October 15, 2019

How to Build a Brew Cave

The Brew Cave: the crown jewel of the homebrewer's humble abode. In this guide, you'll find top recommendations for building your homebrew space. .. Read More

September 10, 2019

Maple Syrup Coffee Bacon Beer

Bacon Beer Brew Day Maple syrup, bacon, and coffee are all tasty treats in my book, so when I heard that a tiny brewery in Florida had made a porter with all three of these flavors, I had to have it. .. Read More

August 05, 2019

Top 5 Tips for Brewing Beer Outside

A lot of brewers start out their first handful of brew days in the kitchen, but if you're itching to move your setup outside, here's what you'll need. .. Read More

August 01, 2019

Beer and Your Body: The Alcohol Hangover

The best cure for a hangover is to avoid getting one altogether. Learn what causes the dreaded beer flu, and how you can prevent it. .. Read More

June 06, 2019

How to Pour a Proper Beer

Follow these 4 steps to minimizing agitation and pour the very best pint possible. .. Read More

May 17, 2019

Brewing TV Homebrew Videos

Brewing TV is a place where brewing communities can connect and hear about what homebrewing has been, what it is, and where it is going. .. Read More

October 23, 2018

Instructions and How-To Guides for Beer and Wine Making

Comprehensive list of instructions for using your first beer making kit to setting up a kegging system at home. .. Read More

October 23, 2018

Charlie Papazian & The Complete Joy of Home Brewing

That all went away the minute I opened my second-hand copy of “The New Complete Joy of Homebrewing” by some guy named Charlie Papazian. .. Read More

October 23, 2018

The Ultimate Brewery Road Trip

Pack your bag and pilgrimage to 70 of the top-ranked breweries in the world. .. Read More

October 23, 2018

Beer Halls: A Good Excuse to Get Social

We hear all the time about the dangers of being addicted to our phones, social media and screens in general. Know what's a great cure for that? Beer halls!  .. Read More

October 23, 2018

Breweries That Go Above and Beyond

Breweries are increasingly becoming integral centers of our communities by routinely providing fun, flavor, and festivities. .. Read More

October 23, 2018

Minnesota's Women Brewers

When it comes to brewing, women don’t mess around. We’re proud to count many of these brewers among our friends and brew heroes. .. Read More

October 23, 2018

How to Shorten Your Brew Day

Smash beers are a great way to simplify your Brew Day. They are easy to develop and easy to piece together from your stock at home. .. Read More

October 23, 2018

Get in Gear for Summer Beer

The backyard, patio or driveway is the best place to bask in what little gorgeous brewing weather some of us actually get during the year. .. Read More

October 23, 2018

Northern Brewer Partners with Pints for Prostates

Northern Brewer is partnering with nonprofit, Pints for Prostates, to raise awareness of prostate cancer and help those affected by the disease. .. Read More

October 23, 2018

St. Patrick's Day and Beoir Bhaile

Brewing for any Holiday allows you to get into the spirit of things a few weeks early, but this is especially true for St. Paddy's. .. Read More

October 23, 2018

Farley's Feature - Innovation

Good beer was good beer because the brewers of these beers suffered and toiled to make them, as was the tradition! .. Read More

October 23, 2018

Homebrew Hacks, Tips & Tricks

Up your game and impress your friends with these homebrewing hacks, tips & tricks! .. Read More

October 23, 2018

Beer Nerd Book Club - "IPA" by Mitch Steele

We're here to discuss the new, hotly anticipated book, "IPA: Brewing Techniques, Recipes, and the Evolution of India Pale Ale." .. Read More

October 23, 2018

Beer Nerd Book Club: "Extreme Brewing" (Deluxe Edition)

Includes a bunch of awesome recipes from Sam, Dogfish Head staff, fellow brewers, and collaborators. .. Read More

October 23, 2018

Inside the White House: Homebrew Recipes and Video

Regardless of your political leanings, I hope we can all agree it's pretty cool to see homebrew recipes being made in the White House and into the national spotlight. .. Read More

October 23, 2018

Shining Star Pale Ale: A Success!

Cheers to good works, good beer and the beautiful game! .. Read More

October 23, 2018

Big Brew for National Homebrew Day 2012

Traditionally, clubs and friends gather to make these recipes for a sense of national community. .. Read More

October 23, 2018

What to Brew for Weddings

When I hear about friends getting engaged, my first response is, "What kind of beer do you want for your wedding?" .. Read More

October 23, 2018

Weyermann® Oak-Smoked Pale Wheat Malt Recipe

My observation after 18 years of brewing and judging beer is that folks either hate smoked beers or love smoked beers. .. Read More

October 23, 2018

Guess That Beer: Mystery Quad from Brewing TV #58

Also known as, "St. Edhar 12 First Among Equals" - as seen in "Brewing TV - Episode 58: Guess That Beer." .. Read More

October 23, 2018

Homebrewing Clubs: The Iowa Brewers Union

The concept of a homebrew club is difficult to describe to the uninitiated.  .. Read More

October 23, 2018

Shining Star Pale Ale for The Sanneh Foundation

This is a very mellow crystal malt with a nuanced flavor. The end result is an easy-to-like Pale Ale that supports a good cause. .. Read More

October 23, 2018

Chip's Frozen Beer Experiment

Ever wonder how long it would take homebrew to freeze -- or least get seriously slushy -- on a below freezing Minnesotan day? .. Read More

October 23, 2018

The Daylesford Abbey Project

Everyone knows brewing beer is fun. But brewing beer with the purpose of supporting a non-profit service community is even more fun.  .. Read More

October 23, 2018

Brewing for the Holidays

There are two highly enjoyable roles of homebrew in my book: brew for my own everyday consumption, and brew for gatherings of friends and family.  .. Read More

October 23, 2018

A Discussion with Jerrod Johnson (Surly Brewing Co.)

Brewing TV's Jake Keeler moderates the discussion/Q&A in which Johnson talks about how he got into the brewing business. .. Read More

October 23, 2018

As Real As It Gets: 19% Beer

A 19% alcohol beer. Bad idea? Travesty or culmination? Is this crazy drink a figment of some deranged imagination? .. Read More

October 23, 2018

A Discussion with Kristen England

Northern Brewer hosts a discussion with award-winning homebrewer and soon-to-be professional brewer Kristen England. .. Read More

October 23, 2018

Minneapolis Home Brew Day is December 10th!

Mayor R.T. Rybak and the City of Minneapolis have proclaimed Saturday, Dec. 10th “Minneapolis Home Brewing Day.” .. Read More

October 23, 2018

Bikes at Northern Brewer

We're a beer-loving company, but we also try to be thoughtful about our impact on our community and surroundings.  .. Read More

October 23, 2018

Pork Chops with Imperial Wit Mustard Sauce Recipe

The basis of any classic preparation lies in simplicity - get the details right, and everything else will fall into place on its own.  .. Read More

October 23, 2018

BTV Tasting Notes – Rapture & Wet Wookiee

Tasting notes on Dawson's Rapture Smoked Oatmeal Something and Wet Wookiee Barleywine. .. Read More

October 23, 2018

Jan Roten & Roten Jan Flemish Red Recipe

Incorporate it in succession into two different 5-gallon batches of Caribou Slobber brown ale - punched up with Brettanomyces and amplified with souring bacteria. .. Read More

October 23, 2018

Homebrewing in Madison, WI

"We headed up stairs through the majestic and beautiful Wisconsin State Capital building and I found myself in a small board room, with WI representatives and Senators." .. Read More

October 23, 2018

Notes on a Brewday: St. Edhar 8

Ah, the middle ages. What is it about monastic beers that's so evocative of older times?  .. Read More

October 23, 2018

Clemifornia Commontine

Brewed by Chip Walton in Brewing TV - Episode 29. .. Read More

October 23, 2018

Brewing TV; More from the Widmer Bros.

The Origin of Widmer Brothers American Hefeweizen, and the brothers' first account. .. Read More

October 23, 2018

Brewing TV interviews Gordon Strong

Brewing TV talks with BJCP President and style guidelines guru Gordon Strong.  .. Read More

October 23, 2018

Eye of the Sun Winter Ale Brew Notes

If you've got a fridge with a temperature control or a reliable basement, make a deliriously hot day the event to brew your dark-of-winter ale. .. Read More

October 23, 2018

John Ireland Blvd. Bitter Recipe

I checked my fridge & found two packs of Neobritannia yeast, perfect for brewing my mood: Bitter .. Read More

October 23, 2018

Secret Important Brew Day Tools

This isn't something we think of as a brew house tool, but I can't say how often in a brew day I'll need to randomly retrieve old Flashy for one reason or another. .. Read More

October 23, 2018

Pan Borracho Recipe – Making Bread with Beer

When life gives you lemons... make a shandy! When life gives you undercarbonated beer? Bake with it! .. Read More

October 23, 2018

Update: Emma (and Emma’s Ale)

Thanks to you, the homebrewing community, together we have raised $8,000 in donations to the Children's Hospital of MN. .. Read More

October 23, 2018

Warminster Standard English Bitters Recipe

Warm bread-dough and caramel with appropriately subtle earthy, resiny, tobacco-like hop aromatics. .. Read More

October 23, 2018

Why You Should be an AHA Member

Make the investment, make sure your voice will be heard, make sure there will always be a great homebrewing scene in America. .. Read More

October 23, 2018

Drinking Beer in Chicago

In the cocked-eyebrow, mischievous corner of my brain lives a dream scenario wherein I leave the Twin Cities on the edge of a whim, ready to ride the winds of the world. .. Read More

October 23, 2018

Jake's Craft Brewers Conference 2011 Recap

Every time we attend a craft beer event, we run into old friends, make new ones, and re-establish that lineage. .. Read More

October 23, 2018

Scum and Villainy IPA Brew Notes

Scum & Villainy IPA: Sorachi Ace, homegrown Centennial, staggered dry hopping with Glacier and Columbus, blah blah blah. That's actually not what I want to talk about. .. Read More

October 23, 2018

Helles VII Recipe

House beer: do you have one? A brew that you always keep on hand, or at least return to frequently? .. Read More

October 23, 2018

Kinderweisse Cheese Fondue Recipe

Kinderweiss Cheese Fondue Serves 8. Serve with fresh fruits and cubes of day-old country bread. .. Read More

October 23, 2018

St. Patrick's Day and What to Drink

March seventeenth lays a feast upon Irish tables & a wellspring of firkins upon Irish pubs. .. Read More

October 23, 2018

Beer Engines: "All Aboard!"

Our authentic British beer engine is manufactured by Harry Masons. Comes with plastic nut, tail piece, compression washer, and drip tray.  .. Read More

October 23, 2018

Simplicity Makes the Best Beer and Dinner

The monk-brewers of some of the Trappist monasteries make what are, to my mind, some of the most jaw-dropping beers on the planet from elementally simple formulations. .. Read More

October 23, 2018

Cask Beer Conditioning and Serving

Some folks have the idea in their heads that real ale is naturally "warm and flat". It is severely improper to assume that a cask ale is naturally warm and flat. A proper cask ale is ideally served between 54-56 degrees, which is cool, but not cold. .. Read More

October 23, 2018

Beer Delivery Trucks Through the Years

Anytime you see a beer delivery truck, honk out of respect for our beloved brethren. .. Read More

October 23, 2018

Brew Day Diversions

Crossing things off the to-do list while getting a brew day in is great, but I'll also over commit myself at times, which can be risky when the beer is on a schedule. .. Read More

October 23, 2018

NB Milwaukee Celebrates 1 Year Anniversary

It's been one amazing year since Northern Brewer Milwaukee has opened and we hope you have enjoyed this past year as much as we have. .. Read More

October 23, 2018

Seared Strip Steak with Beer Braised Greens and Reduction Recipe

This dish pairs naturally with brown and Scottish ales – don't feel afraid to pair a bold red wine like Cabernet or Syrah either.  .. Read More

October 23, 2018

Book Review: Cellarmanship by Patrick O'Neill

"Cellarmanship" is nice addition to any beer geek library and is small enough that it can fit into your back pocket for daily reference for those in the industry. .. Read More

October 23, 2018

Hopbursted Clustercream Recipe

Does everything happen for a reason? Does every batch of homemade beer have something to teach us, as brewers and as people? .. Read More

October 23, 2018

Cloverland Resinator India Red Ale Recipe

Spring-run beers reflect a certain amount of cabin fever -- or shack nasties, depending on where you hang your waders in the off-season. .. Read More

October 23, 2018

Steamed Mussels with Saffron-Dubbel Broth Recipe

The dish naturally pairs well with Belgian ales, especially dubbels and tripels, or perhaps a geuze. .. Read More

October 23, 2018

Brewing with NeoBritannia Yeast

The yeast makes this incredibly soft and round, with a pronounced nuttiness that I think a lot of people are constantly searching for in their Nut Browns. .. Read More

October 23, 2018

Composting Your Spent Grain

Oddly, procrastination of the most reeking grade also held a last glimpse of a spring season's worth of great pints. .. Read More

October 23, 2018

Saison Regalitarian Recipe

This is a winner of a mash schedule, and a real good recipe to boot. .. Read More

October 23, 2018

Beer and Your Body: The Beer Goggle Effect

Although heavier drinking can lead to temporary strabismus and amblyopia, it is still unnclear whether alcohol has a direct effect on the optic nerve. .. Read More

October 23, 2018

Gasto Non Grata; Brewing at the Triple Rock Social Club

If you can brew beer next to a stage at a show, you can brew beer pretty much anywhere. .. Read More

October 23, 2018

How to Make Beer Waffles - Yeah We Said Beer Waffles

Here's a twist on a hair-of-the-dog theory, add a bottle of your favorite homebrew to this quick and easy waffle batter for a nice twist on an old favorite. .. Read More

October 23, 2018

Annual Big Brew Day 2010

Northern Brewer folks gave their brand new Top Tier stand a run-through with 30 gallons of Oktoberfest. .. Read More

October 23, 2018

Cooking with the Belgians

If you have any interest in cooking insanely delicious Belgian-style food, you really should locate a copy of this cook book. .. Read More

October 23, 2018

Finnish Sima for Vappu (May Day) Recipe

Sima is a May Day drink, but can be enjoyed throughout the spring and summer. .. Read More

October 23, 2018

Why Beer Tastes so Good with Food

As the long summer days of grilling and enjoying your hard labors of spring brewing approach, here's a little food for thought. .. Read More

October 23, 2018

AK-747 Pale Mild Recipe

A beguiling complex of wildflower honey, biscuits, fresh bread, and a striking but not unpleasant waft of sulfur you'd normally expect to find in a pale European lager. .. Read More

October 23, 2018

Hunter S. Thompson on Homebrewing

Few may realize that Thompson was, in fact, a homebrewer for a time, and a very early homebrewer at that. .. Read More

October 23, 2018

What is the National Homebrewers Conference?

The NHC is put on by the American Homebrewers Association (AHA) and local organizers (read: homebrew clubs).  .. Read More

October 23, 2018

Fish in Rolled Oats Recipe

A light breakfast stout or potentially a classic English nut brown would make a tremendous pairing with this flavorful coating. .. Read More

October 23, 2018

NB Brews with MN Historical Society and Gastro Non Grata

History + beer fondue + brewing = fantastic.  Cheers to all involved.  .. Read More

October 23, 2018

5 Things Made Better by Homebrewing

Cornbread, fishing, art, and more! Beer makes everything better. .. Read More

October 23, 2018

Drinking Beer in Bamberg, Germany

All of the famous and not-so-famous beer styles of Bavaria can be found and enjoyed here, but Bamberg's claim to fame is its Rauchbier. .. Read More

October 23, 2018

Classic State Fair Food & Beer Pairing

Why do we go to the State Fair? To eat all of the delicious things. Why else do we go to the State Fair? To drink beer.  .. Read More

October 16, 2018

How To Brew For Oktoberfest

As the BJCP Style Guidelines suggest, the aftertaste of an Oktoberfest “encourages another drink.” No complaints there. .. Read More

September 30, 2018

The Best Beers to Pair With Turkey Dinner

Thanksgiving: all 48 of your cousins descend upon one house, ready to eat, drink, be merry, and ask endless questions about your personal life. Your salvation? Beer, of course. .. Read More

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