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“Add a sulfite addition to the cider based off of the pH to kill off/suppress wild yeast and bacteria. One day later, pitch the yeast that was properly hydrated in Go-Ferm along with half the nutrient additions and…
July 1, 2013 marks the day Mississippi lifts its homebrew restriction, unifying homebrewers in all fifty states for the first time in nearly 100 years.
Happy Independence Day Homebrewers! Whether you're brewing, imbibing or relaxing today, you'll want to take a look at this American Pale Ale! Be safe homebrewers!
The results are in! See which beers made the top 50 in Zymurgy's Best Beers in America, our annual readers' poll of beers commercially available in the United States.
Fermenting and Conditioning Ferment at 67°F (19°C). After several weeks check the gravity to ensure fermentation has completed. Carbonate the beer to approximately 2 to 2.5 volumes of CO2.
Mash at 152°F (67°C) for 60 minutes, then add boiling water to raise to 170°F (77°C) and sparge. Ferment at 66°F.
Sometimes the best ideas come from thinking outside the box. Mike's incredible handmade tap handles are proof that you don't have to be a homebrewer to appreciate the hobby.
Ferment at 62° F (17° C). When finished fermenting, carbonate the beer from 2.5 to 3 volumes of CO2.
Employ the following step infusion mash schedule: 30 minutes at 124°F (50°C), 60 minutes at 153°F (67°C), and 10 minutes at 168°F (76°C). Primary Fermentation: 10 days at 65°F (18°C) in glass. Secondary Fermentation: 2 weeks at 65°F (18°C)…
If you have never tried a German-style rye beer, you are missing out! It is much the same as a dunkelweizen, except the rye is utilized instead of wheat. The result is a full-bodied ale with interesting spicy character from the rye.
This recipe won Stacy Myers of Fort Worth, Texas a gold medal at the National Homebrew Competition in 2010. Rye-style beers can seem a bit daunting for homebrewers, but are well worth the effort.
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