October 2007
Project
Build a Mash Paddle
If you are an all-grain brewer, a mash paddle is a critical piece of brewing equipment to ensure that any “dough balls” are busted apart, that the mash temp is evenly distributed throughout the mash tun, and to generally just keep things stirred up. Here’s how to build your own.
Recipe
Iron Horse: Brown Ale clone
This recipe has since been retired, but recipe provides a classic American-style brown ale.
Mr. Wizard
How do I stop enzymes?
I am not sure you have created a monster but you may have a runaway train on your hands! There are only two ways to stop an enzymatic reaction. You can
Mr. Wizard
How can I get better hop utilization?
Upping IBUs I have been planning on making an extract oatmeal stout, but after entering all my ingredients into a recipe calculator I am concerned with my hop utilization. I boil my
Article
BSI: Brew Scene Investigation
Follow the case of the sweet stout that went sour, and learn about the potential contaminants that may be lurking in your brewery.
Article
Using Specialty Malts
Ever wonder what’s so special about specialty malts? Find out how they’re made and how to get the most out of this key family of ingredients.
Mr. Wizard
Upping IBU’S
Is good hop utilization getting you down? Take some advice from the Wiz. Plus: Enzymes can be a great tool in brewing – how do you stop them?
Article
Dispensing Beer: Tips from the Pros
Sure, you brew your own. But do you really know how to serve your own in the best possible way? Ashton Lewis (Springfield Brewing) and Andy Tveekrem (Dogfish Head) dispense their advice.
Article
The Spirit of Belgium: Belgian Brewing Roundtable
What’s the deal with all the interesting, Belgian-inspired brews coming from North American breweries these days? We ask seven brewers of experimental, maverick and artistic beers to sit down to our roundtable and discuss their inspirations, ingredients and brewhouse procedures.
