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October 2022

In this issue, learn how to can your homebrew. Plus, Brewing No-Alcohol Beer, Mild Ales, and Modern Take On Chicha.

In this issue

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    Titletown Brewing Company

    Green Bay, Wisconsin, is most well known for its American football team, but another reason to visit is one of its local breweries. Learn about Titletown Brewing and its legendary Green 19 IPA.

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    Mild By Name, Mild By Nature

    English mild has been around for hundreds of years, yet it can still be a difficult style to put a finger on. That may be due to no single characteristic jumping out of the glass or the fact it has undergone numerous iterations throughout history. An Englishman explains why those beyond the U.K. should be taking a closer look at the humble mild. Plus: Four mild clone recipes from the U.K.

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    Homebrew Chicha Beer

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    Cervecería Quiteña’s Fandango Clone

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    Chicha Beer

    Chicha beer is a modern interpretation of the historical chicha drink from the Andean region of South America that respects tradition by using elements of the historical style with modern methods and ingredients. This reimagined style is open to interpretation, but is most often brewed with corn and other ingredients native to Latin America, has a slight sourness, skips the hops, and should be drank fresh. Learn more about this rustic style and how to brew your own chicha beer.

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    Lautering for All-Grain Brewers

    There is more to lautering than just rinsing grains with water. You need to consider the design of the mash and lauter system, grain crush, temperature, sparge volume, lauter flow, pH, and more. Take a closer look at ways to maximize the efficiency of your lauter.

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    Yes, Homebrewers Can

    Cans have become the packaging of choice for craft brewers over the past decade. More recently they have gained popularity among homebrewers as more single-can seamers hit the market. Crack open a can and take a look at home canning techniques and a comparison of systems for homebrewers.

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    Cross Borders Brewing Co. & Dark Star Brewing Co.’s Intergalactic Mild Clone

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    Steam Machine Brewing Co.’s Imperial Honeyed Mild Clone

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    Thornbridge Brewery & Bundobust Brewery’s Dark Mild Clone

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    Elusive Brewing’s Microball Clone

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    Killing It NAB

    If you are looking to brew a non-alcohol beer in your home or brewery, here is recipe and directions to produce one yourself.

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    The Homebrew Milkman: COVID-19 brewing reflections

    When COVID lockdowns went into effect, a homebrewer sprang into action, crafting beers first for his social beer group and later for friends and neighbors. His efforts were rewarded with charity donations and gifts. Learn about this homebrewer’s “milk” route.

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    Jockey Box Conversion: Using push-to-connect adapters

    For those that use a jockey box, most know maintenance can be a pain. A homebrewer decided an upgrade was needed on his with the goal of easy disassembling for cleaning.

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    A Focus On Enzymes: Micro-fermentation technique for non-alcohol beers

    Brewing high-quality, low- and non-alcoholic beers has proven to be a huge challenge for brewers. Here is an approach to brewing a full-flavored beer with below 0.5% ABV.

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    Into The Cider House: When fall calls, we pick up

    As the days get noticeably shorter many homebrewers around the world start to think about making hard cider. Find some pointers on getting the most from this year’s apple harvest.

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    Belgian Tripel: A beer deserving respect

    Created within the walls of the Westmalle monastery in the 1930s, the Belgian tripel is now one of the most iconic beer styles in a country replete with them. Go in depth with Gordon Strong to learn about it.

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    Gordon Strong’s Belgian Tripel

    For the right Belgian character, take care to let it ferment to completion, then cool condition it for several weeks.

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    Using Sprouted Grains in Brewing

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    Carbonating Thoughts, Star San Water Temperature, and Sprouted Grains

    A homebrewer wonders about carbonating his beer in a keg or growler. Mr. Wizard explains the safety concerns with these two options. Also, is Star San supposed to be diluted in warm or cool water? Get the answer and the scoop on sprouted grains.

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    Carbonating in Kegs or Growlers

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    Titletown Brewing Company’s Green 19 IPA Clone

    Trading bitterness for hop flavor, balance is the goal, especially with generous additions of caramel and Victory® malt that provide additional body, color, and balancing sweetness.

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    Brewing With Rye

    Rye has a long and storied history in brewing but many brewers shy away from it. Learn some best practices for its use.