Brought to you by the American Homebrewer’s Association, Zymurgy Magazine is a publication dedicated to brewing brew. The magazine was founded by Charlie Papazian: the author of The New Complete Joy of Homebrewing and the man responsible for spawning thousands of new homebrewing enthusiasts each year.
Zymurgy Magazine is dedicated to the craft of brewing beer and it is largely a technical magazine. Some of the articles provide coverage of an existing brewery with in- depth analysis of the company and its brewing operations. Other articles focus exclusively on the art of making beer at home. The articles vary and can cover anything related to brewing beer. It could be advice on different hop varieties. Another article may cover different techniques. Others might talk about improvements to equipment. Whatever the topic, Zymurgy Magazine wants the homebrewer to constantly look for ways to experiment and/or improve. Making beer can be a complex art, and Zymurgy Magazine wants the homebrewer to consider all of the possibilities before firing up the kettle for a new round of homemade brew.
Besides brewing, Zymurgy Magazine also keeps its readers informed of events and competitions. Homebrewers naturally like to attend beer events and they like to enter brewing competitions, so Zymurgy Magazine is certain to include many upcoming events in every issue. The magazine has a definite sense of community and it strives to bring together the many individuals from coast to coast who share a common interest in the hobby of making beer. And, of course, Zymurgy Magazine is a good resource for finding recipes. Each issue includes several recipes that can be considered for your next batch of homemade beer. Many of them are quite creative and some require more advanced brewing techniques, but the rewards are worth the effort.
Zymurgy Magazine has been in publication since 1982, and it ranks as the oldest beer magazine presently in circulation. It is only published six times per year, but a subscription includes membership in the American Homebrewer’s Association along with other benefits. It is a very good magazine for homebrewers and one that comes with a high recommendation.
Rating: 9 Cheers out of 10
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