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Boiling Wort: Tips from the Pros
When it comes to the boil, addition timing of hops and other ingredients is often what gets the most thought. But the boil length itself can have a big impact on the resulting beer as well, as these two experts explain.
Artificial or Intelligent?
Artificial intelligence is all around us. We use its recommendations when shopping and selecting shows to binge, rely on its answers to questions and to filter out spam emails. Why not use it to help in our homebrewing hobby? A technologist shares his experiences exploring the applications and potential of AI-assisted homebrewing that may be of service to beginners and longtime brewers alike.
Brewing No-Boil NEIPA
Boiling wort is usually a part of the process when producing beer. However, there are historical styles that are made without boiling, and what brewers have learned from these beers is causing some to consider skipping the boil with modern styles, especially hazier styles with low bitterness, such as New England IPA.
Live Chat with Michael Tonsmeire (2023)
Watch the video replay of our November 2023 Live Chat with Michael Tonsmeire here.
Dry Hopping: Tips from the Pros
While research is still being done to learn how to get the most from dry hopping, we asked three brewers known for their dry-hopped beers to share their approach.
Three-Vessel Brewing Systems
Three-vessel brew systems were the norm for all-grain homebrewers for the last few decades. Learn about the various configurations.
1188 Brewing Company
In the high desert of eastern Oregon, the small town of John Day has brought a family together to form a nanobrewery. One reader stumbled upon their first rice lager there and wants to learn more about this highly drinkable brew.
Adjusting Boil Times and Ice Requirements for Wort Chilling
Mash and boil durations used to be practically set in stone but questions about their nearly static nature have arisen. Mr. Wizard recently dove into mash duration and now leans into the sanctity of boil length. Also, a brewer is looking for advice in regards to using ice to chill wort.
Irish Red Ale
A style that has been twisted and misshapen when big, multi-national breweries started to popularize their brands, Irish red ales had for some time lost their way. Gordon Strong wants to take this style back to its Irish roots.
Making Your Homebrew Club Engaging
Homebrewing is going through a soul-searching moment. One area we all feel can spur the love of the hobby again is through our local homebrew clubs. Get some pointers for reinvigorating the best of what can make them invaluable to the greater brewing community.
Pen Pal Brewers
The camaraderie and sharing of knowledge is one of the best aspects of having a brewing partner. But what if that partner is located halfway around the world and doesn’t speak your language? Somehow, these pen pal brewers make it work.
Brewing Up a Revolution
From a humble brewpub in Chicago’s Logan Square neighborhood to the largest craft brewery in Illinois, Revolution Brewing Co. has become a force of nature in the craft beer world. Leading the charge is still an IPA from those early days, but the supporting cast of hoppy ales, big beers from its barrel-aging program, and fruited sours offers something for everyone. The brewers at Revolution were more than happy to share their brewing advice so we, too, can brew beers worthy of a Revolution.
