Attention IL Homebrewers!
Existing Illinois law does not allow for homebrew to be served outside the home for events like homebrew club meetings and homebrew competitions
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Existing Illinois law does not allow for homebrew to be served outside the home for events like homebrew club meetings and homebrew competitions
Mash grains at 152°F (67°C) for 60 minutes. Batch sparge at 168°F (76°C). Bring to a rolling boil and add 13.0 oz (369 g) dextrose. Boil 90 minutes and add hops at specified intervals from end of boil.…
When Dusty began all-grain brewing he knew he needed to step up his homebrew game with a mash paddle. Being a do-it-yourselfer he decided to construct his own mash paddle to replace his basic kitchen spoons. Check it out!
Happy Earth Day! Taking care of the environment and brewing the perfect beer go hand in hand, and with increasing attention to sustainable practices, greening your system is now more important than ever.
With tax season coming to a close, don't forget to file for your homebrew club! Homebrew clubs and other small exempt organizations should file Form 990-N, also known as an e-Postcard. It's as easy as answering eight simple questions.
Shrouded in myth and legend, Gambrinus has become the personification of beer for brewers and beer lovers across the world.
Tyson's homemade grain mill is sure to leave many homebrewers envious. With a little hard work, and some welding, this is a project anyone can try. Who does't love welding? Check out Tyson's pimped out grain mill!
The results for the American Homebrewers Association 2013 Governing Committee Elections are in! Seven Candidates ran for the available seats, and two were chosen by members to represent the AHA community.
Homebrew legalization bills HB9 and SB171 were both passed in committee hearings and could be scheduled for votes before the full House and Senate at any time.
This recipe by Kevin Consentino is a gold medal winner from the 2008 National Homebrew Competition, in Category 16 Belgian and French Ales.
When working with brettanomyces it is highly recommended to have a separate set of equipment to prevent contamination of future batches. A thorough cleaning of glass should get rid of brettanomyces remnants.
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