Date: January-February 2020
Pumped Up!
Most homebrewers start out small. A pot and Igloo cooler, some ball valves, basic hoses and barb fittings, a torpedo mesh for their mash, and an immersion chiller are the totality of
Cold as Ice(bock)
Eisbock, (Eis meaning “ice” in German), is a higher-alcohol version of the classic barley-based Bavarian strong lager, the bockbier (or bock for short), or alternately, a wheat-based ale. Eisbock has a unique
Horst’s Eisbock
Eisbock (5 gallons/19 L, all-grain)OG = 1.067 FG* = 1.014IBU* = 28 SRM* = 10.6 ABV* = 7% * The base recipe, and specifications listed above, are for my favorite Maibock recipe
A Walk on the Wild Side
Years ago, while I was serving as a US Peace Corps volunteer in Ghana, West Africa, I loved ending my day with a drink or two of whatever local beverage that might
Save Time with Partial Mashing
As a homebrewer who has been brewing for more than 30 years, and spent the last nine years as the owner of a homebrew shop, I always smile when a fellow brewer
10 Tips for Tastier Homebrews
Brewers new to the hobby of making beer are often overwhelmed by unfamiliar ingredients, techniques, and equipment. Those who master the craft have to understand not only their equipment and processes, but
The Hotel Room Challenge: Taking business class grain to glass
Brewing in a hotel room while on a business trip? That was a new one to us. Check out one reader’s imaginative solution(s) to crafting a beer using the gear found in his hotel room.
Mobile Beer Lab: Staying organized and portable
Keeping your testing equipment safe and organized can be a challenge. Here’s a DIY build for a mobile beer lab that will keep your lab tools ready whenever and wherever they’re needed.
A Better Business Framework: Thinking strategically about your nano
Find out how to create a business framework with feedback loops to help ensure that each facet of your brewery operates smoothly and is capable of learning from its mistakes.
A Clean Fight: The science of hygienic brewing
Quality cleaning begets quality beer. Colin breaks down the science and your options to combating the grime and potential contaminants to your brews.
