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Hard Cider Variations: Tips from the Pros
Fall is coming and apples will soon be aplenty! Three pros share advice for three different types of ciders (fruited, spiced, and hopped).
Thinking Brew-In-A-Bag: Helpful tips for this style of brewing
The popularity of brew-in-a-bag type brewing systems has exploded over the last five years. Denny and Drew look at some factors to make the most of your brew day when using this style of system.
A Modern Method for Calculating IBUs
IBU calculators most often used by brewers were developed prior to the popularity of adding massive hop additions after the boil. As brewing techniques evolve, the way we measure IBUs should too. A new model, dubbed SMPH, accounts for factors that have previously been overlooked, including separating isomerized alpha acids from auxiliary bittering compounds.
One Style, Many Strengths
From session to imperial strength beers, the alcohol content plays a significant role in a beer’s character. But creating balanced beers at different strengths cannot always be accomplished by simply scaling ingredients up or down. Get a better understanding of the intricacies of brewing beers at different strengths.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Designing A Hop Schedule For An IPA
IPA fans have a lot of decisions to make when it comes to designing a hop schedule in a recipe. We guide you through some of the key points.
21st Century British Hops
A certain character profile (earthy, floral, herbal) comes to mind when a brewer thinks of British hops. However that line of thinking is tied to the hops of old. Many English varieties have been released this century that are redefining British hops.
Building a Cold Room
A cold room is the ultimate temperature-controlled homebrew storage space. When a new garage was being constructed with the intention of having one side dedicated to his homebrewing hobby, Greg Paterson finished it off with a cold room that many pros would be jealous of. Take a look inside this immensely cool build.
Behemoth Brewing Co.
The Replicator heads to the land of the haka and All Blacks rugby to get a recipe for a beer exploding with chocolate flavors from Auckland, New Zealand’s renowned Behemoth Brewing Co.
