Classes at Northwest Brewers Supply

What if learning to brew beer was as fun as drinking it? Imagine living in a world where wine doesn’t need to be mysterious. Could elevating your skills entertain as well as instruct? At Northwest Brewers Supply, we believe all these things are possible and want nothing more than to share what we know. Each month, we host 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...

Northwest Brewers Supply presents, The Beer Craft, Beer and Brewing Podcast with Ben Holm and Andrew Ziegler.

Introducing The Beer Craft, Beer and Brewing Podcast.

The Beer Craft: Beer and Brewing Podcast is your ultimate guide to homebrewing. Hosted by Ben Holm and Andrew Ziegler, this podcast is all about celebrating the craft of brewing beer, wine, cider, and mead. Each episode dives deep into the heart of brewing, offering everything from practical tips and techniques and history lessons that inspire and entertain to fascinating interviews with professional brewers. Whether you’re just starting or an expert looking for new ideas, The Beer Craft delivers insights,...

The Blonde Stout: The Perfect Summer Stout

Jump to the Recipe. Blond stout sounds like an oxymoron. Then again, so does Black IPA. So what is it? Have you ever missed the rich, roasted flavors of a stout during the summer but couldn’t bring yourself to drink something so dark or heavy in the heat? Then, you are not alone. Many brewers shy away from dark beers in the summertime, but we have the perfect solution: the Blonde Stout. The Blonde Stout has all the chocolate, coffee,...

Late Hopping: Mastering the Art of Late Hopping for the Ultimate Brew

Late Hopping If you’re an avid homebrewer looking to take your craft to the next level, you’ve probably heard the term “late hopping.” Late hopping refers to any hopping that isn’t a boil addition. These advanced hopping techniques can elevate your beer, turn the hop aroma to eleven, and add a hop brightness that boil additions just can’t touch. So, let’s peel back the bracts of late hopping, including hop bursting, hopstands, whirlpool hopping, and dry hopping methods. Plus, I’ll...