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July/August 2003

When you’ve just weed-whacked the back forty, you need a beer that tastes great and quenches your thirst. Recipes and step-by-step instructions for light, dry, balanced summer beers that finish clean.

In this issue

  • recipe

    Terrapin Brewing Co.’s Rye Pale Ale clone

    Dry hopped with Amarillo®, this American rye pale ale is perfect for summer enjoyment.

  • Orange question mark over a beer Mr. Wizard logo.
    mr-wizard

    Beano to lower the carbohydrates

  • project

    Build 2 Easy Keg Gadgets: Projects

    Make a gauge to measure low pressures and a handy hanger for dry hopping in the keg.

  • Bucket of hops next to a BYO logo and mug of beer.
    article

    Science of Oxidation

    How to avoid the last major hurdle to extending your beer’s shelf life.

  • article

    Wort Boiling

    While you twiddle your thumbs, there’s a lot going on in the brewpot. Hot tips for what to do during this critical time.

  • Interiors of Ochsenbraterei tent at the Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany on October 2, 2013. Oktoberfest is the world's largest beer festival.
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    Oktoberfest: Tips from the Pros

    The pros give tips on making this classic beer.

  • article

    Lawnmower Beer Recipes

    When you’ve just weed-whacked the back forty, you need a beer that tastes great and quenches your thirst. Recipes and step-by-step instructions for light, dry, balanced summer beers that finish clean.

  • article

    2003 Label Contest Winners

    The eighth annual BYO label contest offered a fascinating glimpse into the minds of our readers. And boy, are you twisted. Beer-swilling animals, disturbing depictions of beer guts and hairy butts, and much, much more.

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    Insider Homebrew Competition Tips

    Tips, techniques and award-winning advice on entering your homebrew in a competition (and bringing home the hardware!). Six quick competition tricks, best-bet beer styles and what the judges look for. Plus: Florida’s heavy-medal man explains ten more ways to put your beers on the podium.