Increasing Diversity in Homebrew Clubs
I am current (2017–2018) and past (1999–2000) president of the Bloatarian Brewing League, a 31-year-old homebrew club in Cincinnati. Like many clubs, we’ve had challenges attracting a more diverse membership. We aren’t where we want…
Alpine Apple Cider
Fermented at 64° F, base cider transferred to secondary and bulk aged for minimum of 3 months. Back sweetened with demerara, and sugar malic acid used to adjust acidity.
Strangeways Brewing Martian Spring Biere de Mars
If possible, conduct a stepped mash with 20 minute holds at the following temperatures: 122° F, 144° F, 156° F, and 168° F. Alternatively, you can do a single infusion mash for 60 minutes at 156° F and then sparge…
Acceptable Off-Flavors in Beer and Homebrew
Did you detect an off-flavor in a recent homebrew? Don't worry just yet! There are a number of off-flavors in beer that are acceptable at certain levels in certain styles, and in some instances may even be desirable according to the Beer…
Maxwell Porter
Stephen Schmitt of Evanston, IL, a member of the Evanston Homebrew Club, won a gold medal in Category 13: Brown British Beer in the 2023 National Homebrew Competition Final Round in San Diego. Schmitt's English Porter earned gold out of 137 entries.
Parleaux Beer Lab Lemony Sippit Lager
Mash in at 152° F (67° C). 90 minute boil. Whirlpool for 20 minutes while also adding the lemongrass and aroma hops. Chill to 50° F (10° C) and oxygenate well. Ferment at 50° F (10° C) until you reach a specific gravity of…
How to Cold Brew Coffee
Making a quality cup of cold brew coffee is a skill every homebrewer should have in their arsenal of DIY tricks. But it isn't as simple as refrigerating a pot of hot-brewed joe. Cold brew coffee is not only great for making the…
Take the Luck out of Clear Beer with Irish Moss
The crystal clear lagers and finely-filtered commercial beers in television advertisements create the impression that quality is reliant on the clarity of a brew. In certain cases this is very true. For some, simply seeing a foggy pale ale or…
The Anatomy of a Beer Faucet
We’ve broken a typical beer faucet into its component pieces to show you how the magic happens