Topic: Brewing Science

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Temperature impact on pH

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I think the best way to explain this is to start with a brief discussion about pH and why temperature affects it. pH is a measure of hydrogen ion concentration using a


Dip Hopping Contact Time

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Much of what is known about dip hopping comes from the brewers at Kirin Brewing who developed the method. The method adds hop pellets before fermentation where the hop matter remains in


Improving Beer Foam

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A fluffy white head of foam is the perfect capper to a great beer. It enhances the appearance and flavor perception too. Make sure your beer looks as good as it tastes


Dip hopping further explained

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A. It’s not often that we receive two questions related to the same topic at roughly the same time. Seems that the stars are aligned, and inquisitive brewers are again interested in


Yeast Nutrients

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Proper nutrition of brewing yeast is critical for yeast to grow unimpeded and ferment our wort without limitation to produce all the flavors and byproducts we desire in our beer. Adding supplemental


Brewing Enzymes

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Malted barley, hops, water, and yeast naturally have the fundamental building blocks for great beer. But sometimes your batch might need a little extra helping hand to make it the best it


Are Thiols Worth the Hype?

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Having brewed dozens of different beers with thiolized yeasts and thiol-enhancing products, Michael Tonsmeire explains what thiols do to beer, for better or for worse. Learn what thiols are, where they come from, and the impact they have on beer.


Understanding Maillard Reaction vs. Caramelization

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Join BYO’s Mr. Wizard in this brewing science video as he breaks down two different types of browning reactions found in brewing: Maillard reactions versus caramelization. Learn about each and what it


Explaining Hop Utilization

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The term “boil efficiency” typically refers to “hop utilization” and relates hop alpha acids added to wort to iso-alpha acids in beer. I will use the standard term “hop utilization” in this


Understanding Mash Chemistry

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Changing the chemistry of the mash can play an important role in the outcome of the final beer. Learn how to make adjustments based on your water and grist.


Artificial or Intelligent?

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Artificial intelligence is all around us. We use its recommendations when shopping and selecting shows to binge, rely on its answers to questions and to filter out spam emails. Why not use it to help in our homebrewing hobby? A technologist shares his experiences exploring the applications and potential of AI-assisted homebrewing that may be of service to beginners and longtime brewers alike.


Using a Malt COA to Brew Better Beer

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Your Malt COA is a valuable brewing tool if you know how to use the listed numbers. It can be a roadmap to maximize your malt during a brew day and that


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