Carbon dioxide (CO2) is considered the standard gas used to carbonate beer, but exciting things are happening in the world of nitrogen that shouldn't be overlooked. During the 2015 National Homebrewers Conference, attendees were walked through the…
This beer brined turkey recipe created by Sean Z. Paxton, the Home Brew Chef, was originally published on HomeBrewChef.com. The brining technique is different than simply marinating or salt curing a meat or poultry product. By submerging a…
Good fermentation and happy yeast often comes down to temperature. Too cold and the yeast goes dormant, too hot and they indulge in an orgy of fermentation that's difficult to fix. You could submerge it in cold water and periodically…
Shipping alcohol in the United States has long been problematic for individuals. Each state has its own laws that govern shipping of alcohol and even specify the types of beverages that can and cannot be shipped.
Fermentation hobbyists and beer lovers are invited to the national homebrew gathering June 22-24 in San Diego for Homebrew Con. Early Bird Registration through May 1st.
Reverse step mash 30 min. at 185°F (85°C) with 20 mL Termamyl (a heat-tolerant alpha enzyme) for gelatinization. Then rest for 60–90 min. at 155°F (68.3°C) with 20 mL SebAmyl L for saccharification. Recirculate until wort is clear and passes…
Each year we ask Zymurgy magazine readers to share a list of their favorite beers that are commercially available in the United States. We’ve tallied the votes, and here…
Written By Kyle McQuillen and Craig Reavill, R&D Chemists at Treatt There are a number of ways to extract flavors from natural ingredients; the most practical for homebrewers are: Boiling: simmering with sugar to make a sugar syrup extract Hot…