Date: March 2000
Grapes or Not – It’s Still Good Wine
MEMBERS ONLYMade from grapes or grass clippings, it’s still good wine.
Smoked Maple Brown Ale
MEMBERS ONLY“Kick Save, and a Beauty…” by Scott R. Russell I had a fairly athletic upbringing. All of my male relatives were sports fans, and I can’t remember ever not being one myself. My great-grandmother would read me the sports pages when I was very young, and my grandmother was a huge hockey fan. I went
Asking the Age-Old Question
MEMBERS ONLYIs your brew too young? Too old? Or just right?
Practice with Your Palate
MEMBERS ONLYIf you want to brew better beer, you should learn to identify its myriad flavors, aromas, and sensations. So crack open a bottle, take a sip, and let the tasting lesson begin.
Eight Tips to Advance Your Brewing Skills
MEMBERS ONLYChuck the recipes. Crunch the numbers. Question style. And five other steps to help you join the ranks of advanced homebrewers.
Great Grain: Crack the Mystery of the Crush
MEMBERS ONLYMalted barley is the heart of all beer. Whether you’re a seasoned all-grainer, a partial masher, or an extract brewery, the condition of your grains need to be just right. Here’s the scoop on milling at home.