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Brew Like It’s 1850
Housed in a museum, Carillon Brewing Company in Dayton, Ohio produces beers in a similar way it would have been brewed during the Industrial Revolution. We take you behind the scenes to show how beer was made back in the mid-19th century and what modern brewers can learn from it.
Between Pitch and Pint: Advanced fermenter/dispenser automation
Automation is a fun side hobby for many brewers, but it is not just for the brewhouse. Get some high-level ideas and info on the components available for automating your cellar.
Bière de Garde: From the French countryside
The French farmhouse style we know as bière de garde has a somewhat fuzzy history. Gordon Strong catches us up on how the modern take of the beer style came to be identified and the keys to crafting a quenching rendition of your own
Grow Your Own Hops: Tips from the Pros
Hops can successfully grow in a wide array of climates. We soak up advice from hop farmers in three very different regions of the United States.
Sorting the Facts: A deep dive into mash pH
Ten years ago, it was a rare homebrewer that cared what their mash pH was. Nowadays it seems like it’s a topic that everyone is talking about. If this intrigues you, check out this deep dive into pH meters and the nuances of mash pH.
Troubleshooting A Recipe, Beer Spicing, Using Sanke Kegs, and Priming A Keg
A pair of readers have questions regarding recipes, one in planning and another post-mortem. The Wiz also has recommendations for a gas leak in a draft system and priming beer in a keg.
More Quick Tips: Making brew day and beyond efficient
Anyone who has brewed more than a few batches of beer will often fall into certain routines, but not all of them are practical. Here are some more “quick tips” to make sure that you are maximizing your brew day experience.
Making Sausage at Home
What better pairing is there in the summer than a cold beer and a hot sausage? You already make your own beer, why not make your own sausage too? We introduce you to what may become your second favorite hobby, with recipes for beer brats and Italian sausage.
Lagering Techniques and Two Water Chemistry Questions
Mr. Wizard explores a lagering technique that popped up on a Czech brewing forum. Also, two readers ask questions regarding water chemistry.
Beer Evaluation: Tips from the Pros
Experts from the Beer Judge Certification Program and
Cicerone program share how homebrewers can improve their beer evaluation skills and how it will help their brewing.
American Amber Ale
While its popularity peaked in the earlier years of the craft beer movement American amber ales are far from dead. Learn some of the key traits to brewing one of the classic styles in American craft beer lore.
Brewing Modern Porter
If there’s a brewing question more ubiquitous than “what’s the difference between stout and porter?” I don’t know what it is. One thing I do know, though, is that like most any
