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Brewing for Competition
To some, homebrew competitions are overwhelming. To others they are a waste of good beer. But to us, they are serious business. The ability to brew up the perfect beer that nails
DIY Electric Brewing
The benefits of electric brewing are plenty, but there is also a steep learning curve if you plan to build your own electric system. Before you jump into your next big DIY, take the time to plan everything out using our advice. The time (and money) you save from doing it correctly the first time will pay off!
Homebrew Glycol System Comparison
Everyone who brews beer knows that fermentation temperature control is one of the most critical aspects to consistent, flawless beer. When the fermentation temperature gets too warm, off flavors are sure to
Brewing with Reverse Osmosis Water
You can’t trust water: Even a straight stick turns crooked in it.” – W.C. Fields. Over the years, I’ve probably had more discussions, debates, and arguments with other brewers over water than
Drop and Give Me Ten . . . Gallons
Not many people think about working out while homebrewing . . . but they should. Think about all the downtime that many homebrewers have on brew day. Get pointers on mixing in some exercises to your brewing routine.
It’s Complicated: Understanding oxygen in brewing
Oxidation has negative connotations in all areas of brewing except one. Learn how oxygen finds its way into our beer and some of the keys to controlling it.
Brewing Sugars: Finding your sugary zen
Adding sugar to beer has been a bit of a pariah in the brewing world thanks to homebrew lore of old. It’s time to set the record straight on this brewing adjunct and put it back in its rightful place in our brewing kettles and fermenters.
German Weiss: Weissbier in the south, Hefeweizen in the north
Outside of American IPAs, German weissbiers seem to garner the most questions from our readers about brewing strategies. Gordon Strong gives some clear advice to those looking to brew this hazy style.
Curing Sparging Woes, Talking Oxidation, and the Subtleties of Beer Gas
Pumpkin beers have always posed a challenge, but one seasoned pumpkin beer brewer faces an unusually cantankerous mash. The Wiz has some mash suggestions and also describes the nuances of beer gas and re-addresses hop fade in beer.
Knotted Root Brewing Company
Don’t you love good beer surprises? One reader had one such incident in little Nederland, Colorado thanks to a brewer at Knotted Root Brewing Co. who has roots that run close to
our reader’s.
Malting vs. Mashing
These two terms, malting and mashing . . . what do they mean to you? The malting process is a fairly broad and generic term given to processing raw grains just as
Pumped Up!
Most homebrewers start out small. A pot and Igloo cooler, some ball valves, basic hoses and barb fittings, a torpedo mesh for their mash, and an immersion chiller are the totality of
