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At the end of the 20th century, saison was relatively obscure, made only by a handful of breweries in Wallonia. Historical sources, however, rarely mention Wallonian saison. In the 19th century, saison was associated with a different Belgian region: Liège.
From the infamous skunky smell to hints of canned vegetables, Drew Beechum (Experimental Brewing) walks us through 6 of the most common beer off-flavors.
Ricotta is one of the easiest cheeses to make at home, only requiring basic ingredients and common kitchenware. Ricotta cheese recipe included!
Mash grains at 148° F (64° C) for 60 minutes in reverse osmosis water treated with phosphoric acid. Fly sparge at 168° F (76° C). Then raise temperature to 167° F (75° C), lauter, and sparge with 3.5 gal.…
This sourdough popover recipe is a last-minute breakfast solution that doesn’t involve a pre-ferment and can save a half-cup starter withdrawal from going down the drain (or into the compost).
Accordingly, the sourdough flavor and tartness will be subtle, but they add a nice dimension and complexity to crusty popovers. A seasoned cast iron or nonstick cast-aluminum popover pan is recommended for the best spring and release, but a standard muffin pan can work in a pinch. Be sure to get it good and hot before adding the batter.
Mash at 152° F (67° C) for one hour and sparge at room temperature. Once the temperature of the wort reaches 120° F (49° C), add the unmilled 2-row to inoculate with Lactobacillus. The original recipe calls…
Gordon Strong shares this Australian-style sparkling ale recipe from his book "Modern Homebrew Recipes."
Mash grains for 90 minutes at 148° F (64° C). Remember that half the herbs go into the mash, and half are added during the boil. Mash out at 168° F (76° C) for 10 minutes.
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