Date: November 2007
Two Ancient Brews
What’s old is new again. Dogfish Head Brewery has been brewing Midas Touch, a beer based on the residue found in an ancient urn, for years. Now they’ve added a second historically-recreated brew to their lineup – Chateau Jiahu. Learn how to clone these “archaeobeers.”
Cylindroconical Fermenters
Learn how to get the most out of a stainless steel cylindroconical fermenter
Build a French Press Hopback
Add a hoppy aroma to your brews with a homemade hopback.
Harvesting Yeast
How to harvest healthy yeast from one fermentation and use it for your next – all the materials and methods necessary to repitch from batch to batch.
American Amber Ale
America is known for its amber waves of grain…and also for its amber ales. Find out how to brew this modern classic.
Can oats in homebrew lower my cholestrol?
I’ve been writing this column for 12 years now and am always surprised by the creativity of homebrewers, especially when it comes to redefining the daily role of beer in one’s
American Amber: Tips from the Pros
John Harris (Full Sail), John Trogner (Tröegs) and John Hiiva (Steamworks) explain how to put the amber into your American ale.
Back in Black: The Truth About Black Patent Malt
Burnt? Acrid? Or just misunderstood? Learn the truth about how black malt is made and what it’s good for. Plus: four clone recipes
