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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…
Place crushed grains in 2 gal. (7.6 L) of 150° F (68° C) water and let steep for 30 minutes. Then strain, rinse with 3 qt. (3 L) hot water, and discard the crushed grains, reserving the approximately 2.5…
A step infusion mash is employed to mash the grains. Add 11 qt. (10.5 L) of 140° F (60° C) water to the crushed grain, stir, stabilize, and hold the temperature at 132° F (53° C) for 30 minutes.…
Make 0.5 to 1 quart (0.5 to 1 L) lacto starter 24 hours before mash-in. Mash grains with 10 liters (10.6 qt.) of water. Hold at 55° C (131° F) for 10 minutes, 66° C (150° F) for 60 minutes, and mash…
Mash in at a rate of 3 liters water per kilogram of grain (1.4 qt./lb.) at 66° C (150° F) for 90 minutes and adjust pH to 5.3 if necessary. Mash out at 75° C (167° F) for 10…
Mash malts at 148° F (65° C) and allow to rest one hour. Apply heat or boiling water to increase temperature to 168° F (76° C) over 20 minutes. Hold at 168° F (76° C) for another 10 minutes to…
Make your yeast starter 2–3 days ahead of time. In the kettle, heat 4.1 gallons (16 L) of water to 113° F (45° C) and mash in with grain to stabilize at 104° F (40° C). Mix grain into the…
Make your yeast starter 2–3 days ahead of time. Heat 3 gallons (11 L) of water to the proper strike temperature to mash in at 149° F (65° C). If your malt and equipment is at room temperature, the strike…
In a large kitchen pot (not your brew kettle), heat 1 gallon (4 L) of water to 161° F (72° C). Place crushed malts in a nylon steeping bag and steep them in the hot water for 45 minutes. Hold…
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