Homebrewing Now Legal!
Homebrewing is now legal in Alabama! On Thursday, May 9, Governor Robert Bentley signed the homebrew legalization bill HB9 into law. The new law went into effect immediately.
Majestic Sea Cow American Pale Ale
Conduct a single infusion mash at 156°F (69°C) for 60 minutes using a grain-to-water ratio of 1.25 qt./lb. (2.6 L/kg). Mash out at 165°F (74°C) for 15 minutes. Boil 90 minutes, adding hops according to the schedule above.…
Seminar
Hey! Where’d Everybody Go? Member Retention Dos and Don’ts
Understand common reasons why people leave member groups, specifically homebrew clubs; Identify areas in need of improvement within your own club; Walk away with actionable best practices for retaining members you can implement immediately.
Chess with Checkers
*Note: Post-boil target volume is 5.5 US gal. (20.8 L) Designed as an easy-drinking “house beer” with clean Belgian flavors. No water salts added. Mash at 148°F (64°C) for 90 minutes at a pH of 5.52. Add sugar with…
Victory in the Garden State!
Thanks to the commitment of engaged beer activists and the work of the Garden State Craft Brewers Guild, pro-small brewery legislation has been signed into law by Governor Christie.
Chris Bowen’s HammerSmith Brewery and Alehouse
I built/remodeled this from a standard 22'x14' shed, when I started , it had a bunch of old lawnmowers and some old rusty tools in it,
Joe Gerteis Brewing System
For me, the brewing system had to be in the garage, and easy to move, disassemble, and store.
World’s Best Homebrewers Honored at 43rd Annual National Homebrew Competition
The 43rd National Homebrew Competition awarded 126 medals to homebrewers worldwide, celebrating excellence in homemade beer, mead, and cider.
Homebrewing Champagne-style Beers (and Mead!)
"Champagne-style" refers to beers with carbonation and body characteristics reminiscent of sparkling wine. Specifically, beers that exhibit higher-than-typical levels of carbonation paired with a drier finish.
2021 Homebrew Holiday Gift Guide
Browse this year’s new and noteworthy items, all great gifts for the homebrewers and craft beer lovers on your list.
Poly-gyle Homebrewing: Making High-Gravity Beers
You've heard of "parti-gyle" but what about "poly-gyle"? Learn how this brewing technique can be used to make strong beers.