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Originally published in the March/April 2015 issue of Zymurgy magazine. [Editor's Note: The following is an excerpt from Malt: A Practical Guide from Field to Brewhouse by John Mallett, published by Brewers Publications in 2014.] Like stock creates the base of every…
Many homebrewers desire a brew system that does it all. We want more control over temperature, efficiency and the consistency of our brews. One solution is a HERMS system (Heat Exchange Recirculating Mash System) - an advanced set up that requires some level of…
Nearly 10 years ago, Michael Tonsmeire brewed his first batch of beer in a student-taught class at Carnegie Mellon University. Now, he's written American Sour Beers, has a cult following on his blog, The Mad Fermentationist and consults for Modern Times Brewery in…
In the March/April 2015 issue of Zymurgy magazine, John Mallett discusses the importance malt plays in the production of beer and his newly published book, Malt: A Practical Guide from Field to Brewhouse. In Mallett's book, a…
Imagine having a personalized bar at home complete with draft system, LED lights, a chalk board, stained wood and a tiled counter top. People will be begging to come to your house not just because you make great beer, but you offer an experience few…
John Watson of Southbury, Conn., took home the gold in the 2008 National Homebrew Competition Fruit Beer category for his Berliner Weisse with sour cherries, ironically called "It's All Mine So Keep Back."
The Berliner Weisse is sharply sour with a clean acidicity, and the five pounds of sour cherries in this batch give this beer a crisp, light tartness. With judge feedback like "Great Job!" and "Nice Berliner Weisse!" you'll want to keep a close eye on this beer when you have company around.
To the new homebrewer, understanding the differences between batch sparging and fly sparging can be confusing. For the seasoned masher, deciding which is a better process for your homebrewing set-up can be an even greater challenge. What is Sparging? Sparging is part…
Mash grains at 154°F (68°C) for 60 minutes. Sparge into two kettles, one at a time, then adjust wort gravity to 1.050 and 1.035, respectively. Commence boil and add half the boiling hops to each kettle at the specified time,…
There's nothing like setting up your very own kegerator and having perfectly carbonated beer ready to dispense at the pull of the tap. I was surprised how simple it was to set up a homebrew kegging system, especially using
"Bock" is a term reserved to signify beers that are typically over 6% ABV. Generally, the term is specifically used to discuss a family a malt-forward Bavarian lagers varying in strength, color and character. Category 9 of the 2008…
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