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May 1999

Tips and techniques on adding body to your beer, two recipes for American Amber ale, and pros weigh in on successful mash conversion.

In this issue

recipe
American Amber II
By BYO Staff
Here is a nice, subtle version of an American Amber Ale that is good to pair with foods.
recipe
American Amber I
By BYO Staff
This version of American Amber Ale is moderately hopped and balanced by a moderately high gravity.
mr-wizard
Substituting honey for sugar
By Ashton Lewis
mr-wizard
What is “whirlpooling” your beer
By Ashton Lewis
article
Successful Mash Conversion: Tips from the Pros
By BYO Staff
recipe
Braggot
By Scott Russell
Golden colored, full-bodied, smooth, and rich. An ale to be aged well, saved for special occasions, and even then to be savored slowly.
article
Controlling Diacetyl
By Dr. Chris White
Get rid of that buttery off-flavor. A look at hyow diacetyl works and what you can do to keep it under control.
article
Invasion of the Body Killers
By Gretchen Schmidhausler
article
Just Fine!
By Sal Emma
If you have a batch of beer that just won’t clear, all is not lost. Use one of these fining agents.
article
Homebrewing with the Pros
By Julie Slamma
article
Wort’s Up! Hawaii Homebrewers
By Sal Emma
article
The Elusive Quality of Wine Terrior
By Alison Crowe