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Bad Lagers, Big Blowoffs & Barrel Use: Mr. Wizard

Q My lagers always contain a lot of sulfur and vegetative (like garbage or rotting vegetation) aromas that overpower the beer. My lager boils are typically 75 minutes, full rolling boil uncovered

Written by Ashton Lewis

Issue: January-February 2014

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Flaked versus Rolled Grains, Gelatinization, Identifying an Infection, and Draft Cleaning

Is there a difference between rolled and flaked grain? Also learn about gelatinization, clues to a beer’s odd appearance, and the Wizard’s guide to cleaning a draft system.

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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.