Craft Brewing Magazine
The Story of To Thee! Pils
New for 2026, Rahr Malting Co. is introducing a new low-color pilsner malt, developed in collaboration with our friends at pFriem Family Brewers.
Aludi: The Sacred Beer of Georgia’s Highlands
In the mountains of eastern Georgia, a rare type of farmhouse beer represents a centuries-old tradition that survives.
Recipe: Cinder Block Construct of Quality Helles
The helles that won gold at the 2025 World Beer Cup was a collaboration between Cinder Block of Kansas City, Missouri, and Blind Tiger of Topeka, Kansas. The objective? To craft a high-quality helles without a traditional decoction mash.
Podcast Episode 468: Chris O’Connor of Prost and the Quest for Undeniable Helles and Pils
Colorado’s Prost is no stranger to medal-winning lager. Despite that success, the team went back to the drawing board six months ago, rebuilding its pale lagers with Augustiner yeast and a totally different approach to fermentation.
Brewing Heavy Medal Helles
Here, five gold medal–winning breweries share their top tips on shaping the perfect Bavarian-style helles.