August 1999
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Measuring/Hitting FG
A. Well, Barney, this question touches on two separate pain points in brewing — measurement challenges (calibration) and final gravity issues. One of my brewing touchstones is to always give instruments a
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Father Knows Best: 5 American Lager Recipes
Where would homebrewers be today if their Dads (or Moms) had drunk good beer? Most of them grew up in households in which the standard beer was just that, a standard beer:
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Getting Yeast From the Bottle
Culturing yeast, high gravity brewing.
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Gearing Up For The Winemaking Crush
Gearing up for the crush. Reviewing production, equipment, sanitizing.
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Taking Control of Specific Gravity
Specific gravity affects many aspects of your homebrew, including its alcohol content, sweetness, and mouthfeel. Keep track of a few numbers while brewing to make the best beer possible.
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Mission: Possible
When touring a microbrewery, engage in a little reconnaissance to pump up — and speed up — your own system and technique.
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The 5-Sense Beer Test
It’s more than a sense of taste. You use all five of your senses to evaluate a beer. Refining your technique can provide more enjoyment and help you make your own beer better.
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The Great Beer BBQ Cook-Off
What better way to celebrate summer than with a four-course barbecue featuring great dishes cooked with beer.
