The Beer Cellar

Testing Malt with Grain Teas

In this video, we show you a trick to get a rough idea of how different grains will contribute character to beer, without actually having to brew a full batch of beer!

News & Announcements

How I Saved $160 in Six Months with AHA Member Deals

One of the greatest benefits of being an American Homebrewers Association member is AHA Member Deals, a network of 2,000+ exclusive offers at breweries, homebrew shops, restaurants, and more.

News & Announcements

“Hophead” and “Flight” Among Merriam-Webster Dictionary 2018 Additions

Merriam-Webster Dictionary announces the addition of "hophead" and "flight."

Recipes

Alright Already Amber

Mash grains at 152° F (67° C) for 1 hour.

Beyond Beer

Polish Mead Tips from the 2018 Meadmaker of the Year

Michael Wilcox was gracious enough to share detailed notes on his best-of-show Ode to Jadwiga mead with Zymurgy. This the full version of the abridged notes that appear in the September/October 2018 issue of Zymurgy magazine, where…

Recipes

The Big Hopper Imperial IPA

Primary Fermentation: 6 days Secondary Fermentation: 22 days Mash in with 10.66 gallons (40.35 L) of filtered, unsoftened well water. Mash grains at 152° F (67° C) for 60 minutes. Mash out at 168° F (76° C) for…

Zymurgy

September/October 2018 Zymurgy Magazine Links

For your convenience, all links mentioned in the September/October 2018 issue of Zymurgy magazine are listed below. About Zymurgy Zymurgy is the bi-monthly journal for members of the American Homebrewers…

Recipes

1879 Kulmbacher Export

This Bavarian method of decoction is taken from from Handbuch der Chemischen Technologie: Die Bierbrauerei by Dr. Fr. Jul. Otto, published in 1865, page 128. As soon as the water in the kettle reaches 50º C, as much as…

Recipes

1834 Augsburger Lagerbier

Dough in malt with 6 L (1.5 gal.) of cold liquor at 10° C (50° F), and rest for 6 hours. Draw off 0.6 L (0.15 gal.) of wort and set aside, and slowly add about 10 L (2.5 gal.)…