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Zymurgy: January/February 2013

Constructing a Keezer

A keezer is a chest freezer that has been modified with a temperature control unit to become a chest refrigerator, for the sole purpose of of serving kegged beer.

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Zymurgy: January/February 2013

Back to Basics

I love my high-tech brewing rig, but have come to realize bigger isn’t always better. I decided to reverse my gadget trajectory and build a 5-gallon, gravity-fed system.

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Zymurgy: January/February 2013

Brew in a Bag

The basic idea behind BIAB is to use a single pot for both the mash and boil, with a bag to contain the grains during the mash. The process can save both money and time.

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Zymurgy: January/February 2013

Oatmeal Stout…from Germany?

Although oats are banned from German mash tuns by the Beer Purity Law, dark oat beers actually have a venerable and ancient tradition in the territory that is today’s Germany.

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Zymurgy: November/December 2012

Top 10 Modern Homebrew Flaws

The author surveys a dozen BJCP judges of at least National rank at multiple homebrewing competitions to identify the most common faults they have seen.

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Zymurgy: November/December 2012

Understanding Yeast Off Flavors

No one in the history of brewing has ever said “I want my beer to taste like rotten eggs” or “I really want my beer to have essence of nail polish.” So why does it happen?

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Zymurgy: November/December 2012

The Art of Tasting Beer

Tasting beer in various situations including at different serving temperatures, in different glassware, and in comparison with other styles can be an eye-opening experience.

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Zymurgy: November/December 2012

Brewing on the Ones

The first step on the path of brewing righteousness is to strip away all artifice and go straight for the ultra-simplicity of the Single Malt/Single Hop beer called SMaSH.

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Zymurgy: September/October 2012

Wood’s Wild Side

Wood aging beer can bring a multitude of flavorful aromatic compounds and chemicals that, when balanced with a beer’s character, can add an amazing level of complexity.

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