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Do Adjuncts “Dry Out” Beer? Fining Beer, Smoky Off-Flavor, and pH 7

Is there a good reason that brewers add corn or rice to beer to “dry” it out? Learn the answer to this as well as Mr. Wizard’s favorite way to fine beer, possible causes to a smoky off-flavor, and why distilled water can’t be used to calibrate a pH meter.

Written by Ashton Lewis

Issue: January-February 2022

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Selecting A Fermenter And The Intricacies Of Shelf Stability

With a plethora of options available to homebrewers, selecting a fermenter is not a simple task. Mr. Wizard explores some of our options as well as how to stabilize beverages that have been sweetened just prior to packaging.

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Fermentation Temperatures, Balancing a Draft System, and Honey Malt

A lot of attention is paid to fermentation temperature, and for good reason. But are we focusing on the right details? Get the meaning of this statement, along with the Wizard’s explanation on calculated draft tubing length disparities and honey malt.