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Steep the grains in 2 gallons (7.6 L) of cool water. Heat the water to 170°F (77°C), then strain the grains. Stir in malt extract and add enough water to bring the volume up to 3 gallons (11.4…
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Steep the grains in 2 gallons (7.6 L) of cool water. Heat the water to 170°F (77°C), then strain the grains. Stir in malt extract and add enough water to bring the volume up to 3 gallons (11.4…
Dear AHA, Brewers Association and Support Your Local Brewery Members, Existing Kansas law does not allow for homebrew to be served outside the home for events like homebrew club meetings and homebrew competitions. The American Homebrewers Association is supporting an effort by…
Note from Charlie: Because the full volume is boiled, you will see better hop utilization. Less bittering hops are needed to achieve the same bitterness as in the mash-extract recipe. Heat 1.5 quarts (1.4 L) water to 172°F (77.5°C),…
Dear AHA, Brewers Association and Support Your Local Brewery Members, Existing Kansas law does not allow for homebrew to be served outside the home for events like homebrew club meetings and homebrew competitions. The American Homebrewers Association is supporting an…
Amongst homebrewers, President Jimmy Carter is best known for signing H.R 1337, which contained an amendment sponsored by Senator Alan Cranston creating an exemption from taxation for beer brewed at home for personal or family use. The exemption was passed on…
Use a single-step infusion mash. Add 16 quarts (15.1 liters) of 164°F (73°C) water to the crushed grain to establish a mash temperature of 153°F (67°C). Hold for 60 minutes. Sparge and collect 7.5 gallons (28.4 L) of…
Whether there is a party around the corner or the kegerator is running dry, you have probably been in a situation where you needed to brew a beer in a week or two. Producing "fast brews" comes with…
Rest 60 minutes at 153°F.
Put about 5 gallons of room temperature water in a pot and add one tablespoon of amylase that has been dissolved in one cup of water per manufacturers directions. Place chips in a grain bag and steep in 5…
Blending is no simple task, but a worthwhile endeavor considering the possible outcomes. No matter what the initial reason is for pursuing a blend, the ultimate goal should always be to create a mixture of beer that is greater than…
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