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Bring the water to a boil. Add the licorice root, elecampane, sassafras root, aniseed and fennel seed; simmer one hour. When cooled to 160°F (71° C), strain over malt extract, sugar and honey. Stir until dissolved. Cool to 70°F…
In 2007, Bob and Kim Barret, members of the Ann Arbor Brewers Guild in Ann Arbor, Mich., submitted an American pale ale recipe they call "Amarillo Pale Ale" into the National Homebrew Competition under the sponsorship of BJ's Restaurant & Brewery. They were awarded gold for their brew in category 10: American Ale. Here is their recipe.
Steep must at 180°F (82°C) for one hour. Primary Fermentation: 54 days at 68°F (20°C) in glass Secondary Fermentation: 74 days at 68°F (20°C) in glass
After moving to Virginia, Michael Mitchem realized he had a lot of free time, and he spent it creating his own "Backwoods Brewery." With the help of his fellow B.A.R.F homebrew club members, Mitchem was able to put together quite the rig!
In honor of Mead Day, the Best in Show mead recipe from the 2011 National Homebrew Competition is the Beer Mead Recipe of the Week!
Monique Scovil of Aurora, Colo., submitted her semi-sweet standard melomel with pluots into category 25, which had a total of 132 entries. Adore took gold in category 25, won Best in Show, and gained Scovil the title of 2011 Meadmaker of the Year. If that isn't testimant of a quality mead recipe, than we don't what is!
On July 18, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo signed legislation recently reported on by BrewersAssociation.org which will provide tax credits for local breweries
Mash grains at 150-152°F (66-67°C) for 60 minutes. Follow boil schedule as noted in ingredients list. Ferment at 65°F (18°C) for two weeks. Transfer to secondary and let sit at 67°F (19°C) for at least four weeks. You may…
The Garden State Craft Brewers Guild is once again requesting that beer enthusiasts take action to support legislation beneficial to the state's small and independent brewers and craft beer consumers.
Mash at 150° F (65° C) for 60 minutes. Sparge at 175° F (79° C) to collect 6.5 gallons (24.5 L) of preboiled wort. Boil 90 minutes, adding hops and Irish moss when indicated. 5.5 gallons…
What is the next best thing to brewing your own beer? Sharing the fruits of your labor with friends! Justin built his very own three tap bar to house his homebrews, watch sports, and offer salvation to other neighborhood dads! She's a beaut!
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