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CNN: In-Depth Food - HomeBrewing

Author

Michael Green

Published Apr 12, 2026

a) Specialty and Experimental Beer
  • Any ale or lager brewed using unusual techniques and/or ingredients other than (or in addition to) malted barley as a unique contribution to the overall character of the beer.
  • Examples of specialty beers include (but are not limited to) beers brewed with honey, maple sap or syrup; worts heated with white-hot stones (Steinbier); and low- or non-alcoholic beers.
  • Examples do not include the use of fruit or herbs, although they can be used to add to the character of other ingredients.
  • b) Classic-Style Specialty Beer
  • Any classic ale or lager to which special ingredients have been added or a special process has been used.
  • Examples include honey Pilsener, maple porter, sorghum stout, pumpkin pale ale.
  • Brewer to specify classic style.