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The American Homebrewers Association (AHA) has members all across the globe, with five of the six continents (all but Antarctica) represented by the membership. There are bustling homebrewing and beer scenes in every corner of the world and if you…
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To brew this Spencer Brewery Trappist Ale, mash in temperature at 122°F (50°C), heat up to 145°F (63°C) and hold for 45 minutes. Heat to 162°F (72°C) and hold for 15 minutes then check with iodine. Heat to 172°F…
Dogs can be the best brew day assistants, but make sure to keep them away from your hops! Canine ingestion of hops is highly poisonous and can be fatal.
Perform a protein rest at 120°F (49°C) for 10 minutes and a saccharification rest at 154°F (68°C) for 60 minutes. Mash out at 168°F (76°C) for 10 minutes. Boil for 90 minutes. Ferment at 68°F (20°C) for two weeks. See…
To brew this Ruthless Rye clone, mash grains at 154°F (68°C) for one hour. Mash out at 162°F (72°C) for 10 minutes, then raise to 172°F (78°C) and commence sparge. Boil for 90 minutes. Use rice hulls if…
To brew this schwarzbier, use an infusion mash at 152°F (67°C) for 90 minutes.
To brew this Dogfish Head Raison D'Etre clone, mash grains at 152°F (67°C) for 60 minutes. Mash out at 158°F (70° C) for 10 minutes. Sparge and bring to a boil, adding hops at specified intervals. Halfway through boil,…
To brew this hefeweizen recipe, mini-mash grain for 30 minutes at 152°F (66°C), strain and sparge with hot water. Add enough water to bring total volume up to 5.5 gallons (20.8 L). Stir in malt extract, then bring to a…
If you're considering going pro, or are in the process of starting a new brewery, you probably know that it takes more than heart to succeed. To avoid common missteps and costly detours, you need a guide—a mentor who has…
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