Date: September 1999
Krausen removal
Digital and Plus Members OnlyThe topic of kräusen removal is not discussed much in commercial brewing circles because most modern fermenters are not designed to remove kräusen. And it is frequently the case that “blow over” creates an unwanted mess in the brewery. This is not to say that kräusen removal has no effect on beer flavor. Some brewers
Storing crushed grains
Digital and Plus Members OnlyThe key to storing grain is keeping it dry. Whenever crushed grain is left to sit around, it begins to take up moisture from the air. Most malts have a moisture content between 4 percent and 6 percent, and there are very few climates in the world that do not cause malt to absorb water
How To Keep Your Wine Yeast Healthy
Digital and Plus Members Only Yeast cells, far from being just another ingredient to be
tossed into the pot, are living, breathing organisms that need certain
things to function properly.
Cyserale
Digital and Plus Members OnlyPartial mash with honey and fruit juice.
Simple Tests You Can Perform at Home
Digital and Plus Members OnlyOne key to success for professional brewers is consistency. A commercial product must be consistent and consistently good (contamination free). Most professional brewers have access to a laboratory for testing their products at different stages of production. Even if the lab is just a workbench in a closet away from the brewing area, it’s a
Easy Tips for Better Lautering
Digital and Plus Members OnlyImagine a 10-foot laurel hedge, fairly open and loose. Not carefully groomed. Then imagine a steady, soft breeze blowing a pallet of Styrofoam peanuts through it. If the breeze changes or stops, a lot of the peanuts fall. If the wind suddenly gusts strongly, the peanuts go right through the hedge. If somebody drives a
10 Keys to Great Lager
FREEGetting started in the world of homebrewing doesn’t have to be limited to brewing ales. Lagers can be fun and easy as long as you remember to be patient, control the temperature, and master a few other tricks.
A Taste of the Pro’s Life
Digital and Plus Members OnlyMany a homebrewer has dreamed of making beer for a living, but Cohen says, “Eighty percent of the job is cleaning. Maybe more…