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Understanding Base Malt
Though not as glamorous as hops and yeast, or even specialty malts, for that matter, base malt is the backbone of beer. Learn what differentiates each base malt and when one may be better than another.
Master Malt Analysis
Get a better understanding of what makes up the malt you use by learning how to interpret a malt spec sheet.
Kombucha
Got fermentation fever? Kombucha — tea fermented with Brettanomyces and other microbes — may be a fun change of pace. Learn the history, brewing techniques, and recipes for this ancient fermented beverage that has boomed in popularity in recent years.
Homebrew Drool Systems – Fully electric, bottom-drained, HERMS system
Joel Simard • Gatineau, Québec My brewing system is a fully electric bottom-drained, single-tier HERMS system. Both the hot liquor tank and the kettle are each fitted with a 5500 watt water
Understanding Malt Lingo
There are plenty of technical terms that surround the cereal grains that we brewers use as a source of sugar to make beer. Understanding the brewing jargon used when talking about malt can be very helpful.
Junkyard Brewing Co.
The Replicator chats with Junkyard Brewing Co. to uncover some secrets to making a great peanut butter stout.
Brewing a Hop Bomb, Yeast Dosing Specifics and Carbonating in a Unitank
The Wiz answers a reader question about brewing the most aromatic kind of IPA possible. Also find tips on adding yeast for bottling and force carbing in a unitank.
American IPA – The flagship American craft beer
American IPAs continue to dominate the craft beer market. Gordon Strong brings his knowledge of crafting a delicious homebrewed version of this style, for all to enjoy.
Wort Aeration – Providing an environment to flourish
Wort aeration is an important part of growing happy and healthy yeast in your fermenter. Aaron Hyde explains the how, what, why, and when of this technique.
Sour Sans Bacteria – Brewing with lactic acid-producing yeast
New strains of yeast are being released in dizzying array thanks to yeast wranglers. Discover some of the benefits and pitfalls of these new strains being offered.
The Freedoms of Nanobrewing
Due to size alone, nanobrewers can take advantage of certain freedoms that larger-scale brewers would find inhibitory. Ashton Lewis explores this concept.
A Brewer’s Story – Discovering the world through beer
Join one homebrewer as he tastes and brew-hops his way on a four-month trip around the world.
