
Hoppiness on the Hill: American Homebrewers Association Announces Call for Entries for 2018 Capitol Hill Staff Homebrew Competition
The American Homebrewers Association is hosting the 3rd annual Capitol Hill Staff Homebrew Competition in D.C.
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The American Homebrewers Association is hosting the 3rd annual Capitol Hill Staff Homebrew Competition in D.C.
Beginning volume of 7.75 gallons (29.3 L) should boil down to about 6.25 gallons (23.7 L) and yield about 5.5 gallons (20.8 L) in the fermenter after racking off the trub. Use a single-temperature infusion mash of 148°F (64°C) for…
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Brewing wild beers, mixed fermentations, and barrel-aged and -fermented ales can be a long, arduous process, especially as a homebrewer. Along the way, a host of environmental and human factors can impart many variations in the finished beer. This presentation…
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This humorous and entertaining overview of the history of German beer includes the development of beer styles (with proper pronunciation), technological advancements, German drinking traditions and culture, and the immigration of German brewing to the Pacific Northwest in the 19th…
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We used whole genome sequencing to follow the genetic changes that occurred after 29 serial repitches of the American Ale strain WY1056 by Postdoc Brewing. Comparing samples showed two mutations that became detectable in the population after 15 repitches and…
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Join this panel of experienced professional and home meadmakers to have your burning questions about mead answered. Each panelist will offer in-depth tips on how to improve as a meadmaker. Come with an open mind and an inquisitive palate.
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Join 2017 Ninkasi Award winners Father Jeff Poirot and Nicholas McCoy as they discuss what it takes to brew at the next level and win homebrew competitions. This talk includes an in-depth look at Jeff and Nick’s approach to brewing…
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Brewing water can have a noticeable effect on beer flavor. This seminar reviews the science behind these effects and demonstrates them with three different waters used to brew the same beer recipe. The base waters and the beers will be…
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