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Lager Brewing Techniques: Fermentation, Decoction mashing, and Hopping
Lager beers require different methods than the more commonly made ales. This talk will discuss the rationale and approaches for these methods and show how they can easily be applied in the homebrewery to make traditional lager beers. We will…
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Méthode Traditionelle: Brewing in the Champagne Method
Join Annie Johnson as she explores the magnificent symbiosis between beer brewing and sparkling wine production. Discover how you can use the traditional Champagne method to produce amazing Champagne-inspired beers. Suggested Beer Pairing
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Oven Beers: Historical Brewing Techniques
Eastern Europe is home to a large family of beers where the brewing process makes use of the great Russian oven. These beers are fundamentally different from western European beers. This talk covers a few examples of oven-based beers, including…
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Stewarding Quality in the Malt & Hop Supply Chain
The supply chains that successfully deliver malt and hops to brewers are long and complex. Managing great quality in agricultural raw materials involves aspects of breeding, commercialization, growing, processing, packaging, storage, and transportation. Join John Mallett as we journey along…
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The Science and Art of Blending Hops
Hop vendors continue to provide brewers with more information about the compounds in a particular lot of hops, while researchers study the aromas and flavors those compounds might provide. But when a brewer is considering blending Saaz with Citra or…
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Using Common Sensory: Organizing Beer Sensory Experiences to Improve Your Palate
Performing sensory analysis can seem intimidating to many people who would like to improve their palates but aren’t sure where or how to start. Learning more about beer ingredients while expanding your beer vocabulary and tasting ability is…
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Wine and Cider Making for Homebrewers: How to Use the Equipment You Already Have to Make Hard Cider and Wine
Wine and cider making can seem intimidating, but we will discuss ways to easily use the equipment you already have to branch out a little into making wines and ciders. We will discuss kit wines, “country wines” (non-grape wines), cider,…
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Yeast Blending: Building the Perfect New England IPA
Join Sam Wineka, lab manager of Bootleg Biology, to discuss all the benefits of blending yeasts in brewing. Learn why you might want to consider blending strains in your next brew and how to maintain a practical yeast bank at…
6 Irish-style Red Ale Homebrew Recipes
If you're planning to have an Irish-style red ale ready in time for St. Patrick's day, it's time to start planning! Find inspiration with these 6 homebrew recipes.
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