Editor's Note: This article complements Chris Colby's article "The Many Ways to Weissbier" that appears in the January/February 2018 issue of Zymurgy. Arguably, the most interesting bit of chemistry relevant to brewing a wheat…
[This recipe is featured in the January/February 2018 issue of Zymurgy magazine.] Make your yeast starter 2–3 days ahead of time. In a large kitchen pot (not your brew pot), heat 2 gallons (8 L) of water to…
On December 12, 2017, a remarkable event took place in our nation's capital when Republicans and Democrats united over something we all love: homebrew and independent bee
Mash crushed grains in 4 gallons (15 L) water at 150°F (66°C) for 60 minutes in a single infusion mash. Sparge in 4 gallons (15 L) water at 170°F (77°C) to collect 6.5 gallons (25 L) of wort. Boil and…
Lamb and mint are a classic pairing, and despite my best efforts, I haven’t been able to find a historic reason for why these two are irresistible side by side. Either way, this fresh herb and full-flavored meat have been…
Written By Kyle McQuillen and Craig Reavill, R&D Chemists at Treatt There are a number of ways to extract flavors from natural ingredients; the most practical for homebrewers are: Boiling: simmering with sugar to make a sugar syrup extract Hot…
On December 3, 2017, the American Homebrewers Association (AHA) and the Brewers Association (BA) will hold the second annual Capitol Hill Staff Homebrew Competition, bringing together Republicans, Democrats, and other staffers in a friendly competition. When asked about the…
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