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In this homebrewing tutorial we teach you how to make beer at home using the partial mash process, sometimes referred to as "mini mash." When partial mash homebrewing, a portion of the fermentable sugar is derived from grains through a…
In this homebrewing tutorial we teach you how to make beer at home using the all-extract method. This process requires minimal equipment and simple procedures, making it a great option for any level of homebrewer. All-extract homebrewing is particularly beneficial…
All-Grain (Brew in a Bag) Homebrewing
Brew in a bag is one of the easiest ways to make all-grain beer at home, requiring minimal equipment, space and steps compared to traditional all-grain methods.
Bring 4.75 gal (17.9 L) of mash water to 167°F (75°C) and mash grains at 154°F (68°C) for 1 hour. Heat 4.5 gal (17 L) of sparge water to 180°F (82°C) water in a kettle. Sparge, collect 6.25 gal (23.7…
Extract with Specialty Grains Homebrewing
In this homebrewing tutorial we take the all-extract brewing process to the next step by incorporating the use of specialty grains, such as crystal or chocolate malt, to add complexity and color to a homebrew recipe. This process requires minimal…
All-Grain (Batch Sparge) Homebrewing
Part 1: In the first video of the Introduction To All-Grain Brewing video series, American Homebrewers Association Director Gary…
Follow along with AHA Director Gary Glass as he walks you through an entire extract brew day, from boil to bottling. This is a great starting point for new homebrewers or folks looking for a quick and easy…
Chris Swersey and Chuck Skypeck currently serve as technical staffers at the Brewers Association (BA). Both had long careers as craft brewers before joining the BA staff. As brewers at Mickey Finn’s (Libertyville, Illinois), Leinenkugel’s Ballyard Brewery…
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