Date: October 2015
Brewing with Fresh (Wet) Hops: Tips from the Pros
Digital and Plus Members OnlyThe window to use fresh hops (that have not been dried) is small, but the reward can be great. Here are some tips to help take advantage of what nature gives us. Brewer: Kevin Smith, Bale Breaker Brewing Co. in Yakima, WA At Bale Breaker Brewing Co., we brew a 100% wet hop beer called
Kodiak Island Brewing Co.’s Oktoberfest: Replicator
Digital and Plus Members OnlyDear Replicator, A couple of years ago my dad decided to take my brother and I on what he called an “extreme guys fishing get away.” I wasn’t too excited about the fishing or the location — Kodiak, Alaska. Turns out that even though it is very remote, it was pretty cool. The best part
Liquid Pumpkin Pie
Digital and Plus Members OnlyLiquid Pumpkin Pie (5 gallons/19 L, all-grain) OG = 1.054 FG = 1.014 IBU = 15 SRM = 13 ABV = 5.4% Ingredients 4 lbs. (1.8 kg) UK Golden Promise™ malt 2 lbs. (0.91 kg) German Vienna malt 1.5 lbs. (0.68 kg) German dark Munich malt 12 oz. (0.34 kg) flaked oats 12 oz. (0.34
Back Sweetening Hard Cider
Digital and Plus Members OnlyUse these techniques for adding sugar back to your hard cider after it ferments to dryness.
Autumn Seasonal Beer
Digital and Plus Members OnlyExplore “autumn seasonal beer.” While the category may be new, pumpkin beers have long been a fall favorite.
Football & Homebrew
Digital and Plus Members OnlyWhen he’s not punting footballs, former Pro Bowler Brandon Fields is often pursuing another passion: Homebrewing.