Videos
Conical Fermenters
Small-scale conical fermenters are becoming increasingly popular with homebrewers. Brew Your Own Magazine’s Technical Editor Ashton Lewis shows you how to get the most out of your conical fermenter and what makes
Decoction Mashing Basics
Decoction mashing is a time-honored German brewing technique that intimidates many brewers. Brew Your Own Magazine’s Technical Editor Ashton Lewis walks you through the basics of decoction including how to do it
Evaluating Beer Like a Pro
Your beer evaluation skills can be one of a brewer’s best tools. Learn how to not only drink or taste beer, but how to evaluate beer like a professional brewer. Learn how
Calibrating Your Hydrometer
The hydrometer is one of the most important pieces of equipment for any brewer. But if the readings aren’t accurate your hydrometer is worthless. Brew Your Own Magazine’s Technical Editor Ashton Lewis
Calibrating Brewing Scales
Join Brew Your Own’s Technical Editor Ashton Lewis as he shows you how to properly calibrate your scale for accurate beer ingredient measurements. Your numbers are only good if they are right
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.
Dry Hopping
Learn our favorite tips when dry hopping your beers from Brew Your Own Magazine’s Technical Editor Ashton Lewis.
Triangle Tests
Triangle tests can be a valuable way to help better evaluate different beer when conducting experiments with ingredients and techniques. Brew Your Own Magazine’s Technical Editor Ashton Lewis shows you how to
Forced Fermentation Tests
Brew Your Own Magazine’s Technical Editor Ashton Lewis shows you how to conduct your own forced fermentation tests to help determine in advance the expected finishing gravity of a batch of beer
Fermentation Temperature Control
Being able to control your fermentation temperatures is one of the true keys to making better beer. Brew Your Own Magazine’s Technical Editor Ashton Lewis shows you some options for temperature control
