Mr. Wizard
Decoction Mashing
I really like this approach! This is the first time I have heard of your method and cannot think of any huge problems. It is certainly similar to decoction mashing, except that
Undermodified Malts
Malt modification and stewing before kilning are unrelated, but are both clearly part of your question. The term modification is used to describe the changes that occur when barley is transformed to
Homebrew Spoils Quickly
The primary cause of oxidized beer is the introduction of air to beer after the initial stages of fermentation. It is very easy to simply state that oxidation can be minimized by
Bottle Conditioned Sediment
Well Steve, my answer to your question is partially based on facts and partially on opinion, so let’s see if I can clear things up about this cloudy topic. Brewer’s yeast does
Effect of Light on Beer
Light is not going to cause wort to go skunky, but can cause this problem with beer. This is because the light wavelengths that cause beer to skunk fall between about 350
CO2 Tank Placement
This question has a very direct answer; it makes no difference at all if you put your CO2 tank inside or outside of your kegerator. Locating the CO2 inside of the kegerator
Tap Line Length
Draft beer dispense problems involving gas breakout, the little bubbles you see in your beer lines, relate to properly balancing your draft set up. All too often, troubleshooting begins by adjusting the
Calculating Final Gravity
Calculating a beer’s final gravity, balancing draft systems.
T90 vs. T45 Hop Pellets
The Wizard explains how hop pellets are made and the effect different types of light have on wort and beer.
Kräusen Rings
Do dangers lurk in the kräusen ring at the top of your fermenter? Plus: Increasing shelf life and free amino nitrogen levels in dextrin malts.
Carbonation Size
Controlling the size of carbonation bubbles, the impact of freezing fresh hops without drying, and electric kettle souring.
Cleaning Bottles
Cleaning and sanitizing bottles, scaling recipes, and high temps in the hot liquor tank.
