Topic: Brewing Tips
24 Brewing Tips and Rules of Thumb
The great thing about homebrewing is that in most aspects, there is no one correct way to do it. However, some ways are easier than others, and there is a multitude of
Pilot Brewing: Smaller Batch Homebrewing
Almost all of the pros — from Anheuser-Busch to your local craft brewery — use pilot brews to test new recipes. As a homebrewer, you can, too. There are lots of advantages
Control Beer Color: Tips from the Pros
Brewer: Keith Wayne Brewery: Tahoe Mountain Brewing Co., Stateline, Nev. Years of experience: 41/2 years Education: BS in fermentation science and completion of Master Brewer’s Program, University of California, Davis; Member of
Open Fermentation: Tips from the Pros
Brewer: Alan Kornhauser Brewery: Portland Brewing Co. Years of experience: 23 Education: Brewing and malting courses at the United States Brewers Association; microbiology certificate from Siebel Institute of Technology; other professional courses
Brewing for Special Occasions
Toasting a special occasion with an adult beverage of your choice is a time-honored tradition. Homebrewers, of course, have the advantage of toasting their special events with really special beverages — homemade
Wort Cooling: Tips from the Pros
Brewer: Ed Falkenstein Brewery: Palmetto Brewing Co., Charleston, S.C. Years of experience: Four Education: B.S. in chemistry, Gettysburg College, Gettysburg, Pa.; M.S. in chemical engineering, University of Maryland, College Park, Md. House
Effective Lautering: Tips from the Pros
Brewer: Mikoli Weaver Education: BS in food and science bio-chemistry from Universtiy of Washington; degree from Instituto di Cucina e Science, Tuscany To effectively lauter you need to effectively mash. Make sure
Backyard Brewing
Ah, nature! The birds are singing, the bees are buzzing, and the beautiful outdoors is the place to be. Since homebrew is a natural beverage made from grain, hops, yeast, and
Brewing a Pale Beer with Extract: Tips from the Pros
Brewer: Don Gortemiller Brewery: Pacific Coast Brewing Co., Oakland, Calif. Years of experience: Nine Education: BS in physiology from University of California, Berkeley House Beers: Gray Whale (pale ale), Blue Whale (strong,
Prevent Contaminated Beer: Tips from the Pros
Brewer: Mark Matheson Brewery: Assets Grille & Southwest Brewing Co., Albequerque, N.M. Years of experience: Four Education: Bachelor’s degree in fermentation science from University of California, Davis House Beers: Cactus Kölsch, Duke
Simplify Your Stout: Tips from the Pros
Brewer: Fal Allen Brewery: The Pike Brewing Co., Seattle Years of experience: Eight Education: Attended several courses at the Siebel Institute in Chicago and has been homebrewing for 12 years House Beers:
Specialty Grains: Tips from the Pros
Brewer: Tim Schwartz Brewery: Bitter End Brewing, Austin, Texas Years of Experience: Two Education: Five years homebrewing House Beers: EZ Wheat, Bitter End Bitter, Aberdeen Amber, Austin Pale Ale, Hammerhead Porter, and
