Date: May-June 2018
Wedding Stout Ideas
I have been holding this question for several months, scratching my head each time I read it. I now have a pretty good answer that I hope is not too late to
Mr Wizard’s Top Homebrewing Tips
Wow, nothing like an open-ended question! I do have a single thought about brewing that influences my general approach, and that is to keep brewing processes as simple as possible unless there
Training Your Palate – Beer Sensory
I have used kits and commercially available beers for flavor training, and they both have pros and cons. I like to use color as an example when explaining the challenges involved in
Decoction Decoded: Tips From the Pros
Decoction mashing carries a unique legacy to it, both good and bad. On the one hand, many brewers the world-over attest to the fact that the technique enriches the malty character of beers and cannot be mimicked. On the other hand, many brewers think that with today’s malts, they find the technique dated and of little use to them. We decided to hear from commercial brewers who do utilize this mashing program.
Pipe Fermenter
This DIY fermenter made from a pipe is meant to simulate the high hydrostatic pressure of a commercial brewery’s cylindroconical fermenter.
Legend Brewing Co.’s Utebier clone
“The term Utepils translates from Norwegian loosely into ‘the beer you enjoy outside on the first warm day of springtime’. We obviously brewed an ale, not a Pilsner, but wanted the beer to mimic the refreshing quality while still being full-flavored.” – John Wampler; Brewmaster at Legend Brewing Co.
Legend Brewing Company: Replicator
Dear Replicator, Could you please provide a recipe for Legend Brewing Company’s Utebier? I came across this beer on a whim and scored many great points with my wife. I was looking
Brewers’ Lingo – Understanding Yeast Talk
Here we present some yeast lingo explained for the layman/normal human being.
Tap Cleaning System
Clean multiple beer lines in a fraction of the time. The best technique for cleaning beer lines utilizes a submersible pump to push the cleaning fluid through your taps and beer lines.
Ethiopian T’ej
While this is technically a braggot, mead brewed with grain malt, the addition of the Gesho adds the characteristic flavors of an Ethiopian T’ej.
Rastaman Stout
Loosely based on Miles Davis Bitches’ Brew by Dogfish Head Craft Brewery, Rastaman Stout is part imperial stout, part Ethiopian T’ej. A fun recipe for those looking to trying something unique.
