Topic: Grains
Mastering Milling
Learn how to dial in your grain mill to produce the right kind of grist for your needs and your brewing system. You’ll see the difference between coarse and fine and what
The Dark Side of Malt
Dark, roasted malts contribute color, flavor, head retention qualities, and other benefits. Learn how these malts are made, what types are available and the differences between them, and how to use these malts effectively in your homebrews.
Is There a Difference Between Rolled and Flaked Grains?
Thanks for the great question, Tony! An interesting topic to dive into for sure because there are some real differences among adjunct grains that are invisible to the eye. For starters, the
Understanding Malt Specs
Brew Your Own Magazine’s Technical Editor Ashton Lewis walks you through a typical specification sheet for malt and how to make sense of the various measurements and numbers – and most importantly
Evaluating Malt
Join Brew Your Own Magazine’s Technical Editor Ashton Lewis as he shows you how to properly evaluate malt before you use it in your next batch of beer.
Roasted Malts: Tips from the Pros
Two 2020 Great American Beer Festival (GABF) medalists share their preferences and techniques for brewing with roasted malts. Jeff Young, Co-Founder/Brewmaster of Shoe Tree Brewing Co. in Carson City, Nevada For chocolate
Dark Secrets of Roasted Grains
The term roasted grains covers a broad spectrum of both malted and unmalted cereal grains with varying effects on your brew. Learn the basics of these many classes.
Is There Any Harm Milling Twice?
To mill once, or to mill twice? That is the question — but why shall a brewer mill at all? Brewers mill malted barley for two purposes, extract yield and husk preservation,
Heirloom and Alternative Grains
If you are searching for a way to impart unique flavors that often showcase the regional terroir of where they are grown, heirloom and other alternative grains are a great source. Sure, they may require some extra effort, but the rewards are worth it.
Unmalted Adjuncts: It’s okay to flake out sometimes
There is a lot of negativity surrounding certain unmalted cereal grains. Many folks think they will cheapen a beer. Denny and Drew are here to set the record straight on this matter.
The Perfect Crush
What’s the ideal gap setting homebrewers should use for their grain mill? Well, it depends on a lot of factors. Learn why brewers are advised to “mind the gap” instead of “set it and forget it.”
Growing Barley
Many homebrewers grow their own hops. For interested homebrewers with a little space in their garden, growing your own barley is also a possibility. Last year, I grew barley in my garden
