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Australian Brew-in-a-Bag Technique
It’s a mash tun . . . and a brew kettle? Using the brew-in-a-bag method of Australian homebrewers, one vessel can serve both purposes.
Fermenting Big Belgian-style Beers: Tips from the Pros
What’s the difference between fermenting everyday beers and fermenting the big, strong Belgians? The yeast of course. These three professional Belgian-style brewers talk about what it takes to keep your yeast happy, healthy and productive, even in the most extreme conditions.
Counter-Pressure Bottling Techniques
The technique (and tricks) to counter-pressure bottling
Roggenbier
Why rye? Because a great roggenbier has a spicy, pumpernickel-like flavor and a bready, banana-like aroma. Plus: A rockin’ roggen recipe.
Organic Brewing: Tips from the Pros
Amelia Slayton (Seven Bridges), and Steve Parkes (Wolaver’s) put forth their case for making beer from organic ingredients.
United We Brew: Cool Homebrew Clubs
All over the world, homebrewers gather to brew, drink, chat, learn and have some fun in that simple vehicle of camaraderie, the club.
The Art of Presentation
Did you ever wonder why there’s no blue food? Think about it. Green pasta, red tomato sauce, brown cookies, orange cheese, yellow margarine. Manufacturers can make processed food just about any color
Temperature Management Science
The theory and practice of temperature measurement in brewing.
Strong Ales
Old ale, Scotch Ale, Barleywine or Belgian: Spring is a fine time to flex your brewing muscles and make a batch of strong ale.
Step Mashing: Tips from the Pros
Brewers from Sprecher and Stone step up to the mic to discuss the ins and outs of step mashing.
Start Your Own Brewery
Three industry insiders offer advice on opening and running a successful microbrewery or brewpub.
Sanitation: Tips from the Pros
Kurt Widmer Widmer Brewing The three things brewers should not forget when it comes to sanitation are: Looking clean is not equivalent to actually being clean or sanitary. There’s no replacement for
