The American Homebrewers Association is working with a group of homebrewers in Alabama to legalize homebrewing in the state. House Bill 354 is scheduled for a vote before the full House on Tuesday, April 3.
House Bill 354 was reported favorably by the House Economic Development and Tourism Committee last week, and is now awaiting a vote before the full House.
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Mill the grains and dough-in, targeting a mash of around 1.5 quarts of water to 1 pound of grain (a liquor-to-grist ratio of about 3:1 by weight) and a temperature of 151°F (66°C). Hold the mash at 151°F (66°C) until enzymatic conversion is…
Specific step-by-step directions are not provided with this recipe, but the same general steps highlighted in Brewing with Specialty Grains can be used. Steep the grains in 1-3 gallons of 150°-170°F (65.6°-76.7°C) water for 30 minutes and remove. Stir…
Mash at a lower temperature 148-150°F (64-66°C). Souring: After the mash, bring the wort to a boil, then cool to 100°F (38°C). Inoculate using either a commercial culture of Lactobacillus or a homemade sour starter (see below) culture as describe…
There are plenty of reasons to brew batches by the gallon—the ingredients and required equipment are inexpensive, minimal space is needed to brew, ferment and store supplies and the risk isn't enough to stop you from brewing that Brussels sprout…
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