Date: February 1998
Control Beer Color: Tips from the Pros
Brewer: Keith Wayne Brewery: Tahoe Mountain Brewing Co., Stateline, Nev. Years of experience: 41/2 years Education: BS in fermentation science and completion of Master Brewer’s Program, University of California, Davis; Member of
Mashing and the Balanced Diet
Beer as we know it was first discovered by Sir Francis James Beer III in 1873. Beer (the man) was the court scientist to the Queen of England. After first accidentally inventing
Brewing with Sugar
Most beginning homebrewers are told the same thing, in one way or another. It may be by the experienced friend who gets them started or by the salesperson in the shop where
Where the Wild Yeasts Are: Belgian Lambics
Since life is short and airfare deals abound, travel whenever you can. This is my motto. As a beer enthusiast, it seemed only fitting that a recent trip to Holland to visit
7 Fascinating Facts About Yeast
Beer is made from just four simple ingredients: malt, hops, water, and yeast. While sometimes overlooked, yeast can be the most important of these ingredients. Its duty is to transform sweet, hopped
Battle for the Beer: Cleaning & Sanitation
There’s a battle waging for your beer. The battle takes place every time you brew, whether you realize it or not. On one side are you and your yeast. On the other
