Mr. Wizard
Fine-Tuning Bitterness Post-Fermentation
At times it is helpful to review why some brewing problems are not so easy to fix and discuss how to prevent these problems in the future. Under-hopped beers are an example
The Raw Deal With Raw Ales
This question makes me want to try brewing raw ales because the method certainly saves time and really addresses one of those nagging questions to young brewers who don’t think outside of
Is There Any Harm Milling Twice?
To mill once, or to mill twice? That is the question — but why shall a brewer mill at all? Brewers mill malted barley for two purposes, extract yield and husk preservation,
Digging Into Seltzer Nutrients
The answer to this question requires an upfront disclaimer about any bias or product promotions that may accompany my answer. I work for BSG (Brewers Supply Group) and we carry several products
Iodine Starch Testing and Defining Mash Conversion
Welcome to BYO where we are committed to providing current, helpful, and technically sound brewing advice to our readers! It’s always nice seeing great homebrewing questions from all parts of the world
Decocting While Recirculating?
Randy, this is an interesting question that I will address with a few different perspectives. The first is a short answer to your basic question; I don’t know of any articles that
Dial In Your Brewing Water No Matter The Source
Thanks for the great question about water. I will jump into the middle of the pool here and try not to stray towards the deep end where the abyss of things not
Yeast Propagation From A Bottle
I love these two part questions that begin with great fundamentals and then segue into the meaning of life. You want to propagate yeast from bottles and are attracted to skipping the
Maximizing Your Pressure-Rated Conical
Thanks for the question from down under, Terry! Although the fermenter you describe is pressure rated and has a conical bottom, you can use it as you normally do with your carboys.
Tips For a Quality Hazy IPA
Welcome back to the world of homebrewing after your quarter-century hiatus! Not sure where you are in the process of brewing your current batch of New England IPA and hope this answer
Trying to Gauge the Speed of Oxidation
This is a terrific question and is well suited for a terrifically short answer. Beer oxidation can occur shockingly fast, especially if a beer is the sort to easily show off oxidized
Measuring IBUs: Part science, practice, and opinion
My view about how international bittering units or IBUs are used by the modern brewer is a blend of science, practice, and opinion. The science behind the IBU is something I have
