AHA member Nick Rodammer sets out to answer the question of how post-boil hop additions affect bitterness in beer.
Sour beer has risen to "holy grail" status for many craft beer drinkers, and not surprisingly more and more homebrewers are exploring how to brew high-quality funky beers at home. We asked Michael Tonsmeire, author of American Sour Beers, for…
Originally published in the January/February 2014 issue of Zymurgy magazine. Late last spring and into summer, nearly 50 breweries and brewpubs across the country served beers with names like Iron Horse IPA, The Cure, and, most often, Ales for ALS.…
This spritzy, refreshing, non-alcohol beverage is experiencing massive growth on a commercial scale. We taste test some of the best, then show you how to brew your own at home.
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From Beano and bottles to bags and bacon, this rapidfire, vetted collection of homebrew tips and techniques will have you asking, “Why didn’t I think of that?”
Whether there is a party around the corner or the kegerator is running dry, you have probably been in a situation where you needed to brew a beer in a week or two. Producing "fast brews" comes with…
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Heat 2 gal. (7.6 L) filtered water to 176°F (80°C), thoroughly mix in half the extract, add the hops, and steep for 30 minutes. Remove the hops, thoroughly mix in the remaining extract, chill, add 3 gal. (11.4 L) water,…
In this webinar, Jamil Zainasheff shares expert tips and advice to boost your brewing and fermentation skills.
Happy Earth Day! Taking care of the environment and brewing the perfect beer go hand in hand, and with increasing attention to sustainable practices, greening your system is now more important than ever.
In this guide to non-adjunct barrel-aged stouts, we’ll break down the process of creating such beers from start to finish, with tips and tricks to help you brew them the same way top breweries in the world are brewing them.
