Writer: BYO Staff
Can botulism spores grow in concentrated extract?
Before answering this question about malt extract storage I want to remind our readers that there are no safety issues concerning the storage of wort that has been properly canned in
How do I stop enzymes?
I am not sure you have created a monster but you may have a runaway train on your hands! There are only two ways to stop an enzymatic reaction. You can
How can I get better hop utilization?
Upping IBUs I have been planning on making an extract oatmeal stout, but after entering all my ingredients into a recipe calculator I am concerned with my hop utilization. I boil my
283 Kilometers (European Pale Lager)
Named for the distance between Plzen (Pilsen), Czechoslovakia and Wien (Vienna), Austria, 283 Kilometers is a crisp, clean, well-balanced beer with a firm malt presence from Vienna malt. Recipe from Chris Colby.
O’Shea Brewing’s Hop Monster Double IPA
This West Coast style double IPA is a topseller. It weighs in at 8.1% ABV, and, with over a 1/2 lb. of hops, the IBU’s register in at a whopping 141 IBU’s. This beer is very smooth with a nice hop punch and a great citrusy aroma. Let this beer age and you will want more!
Blanche de Ballard (Belgian Witbier)
To duplicate the authentic slightly sour tang of this style, using the Belgian liquid yeast strain is recommended. There are no finishing hops so that the aroma and character of the spices and yeast can surface. The best results can be obtained from the coriander by buying the whole seed and grinding it fresh on brew day. A complex and refreshing treat to savor in any season. Recipe submitted by The Cellar Homebrew, Seattle, Washington, www.cellar-homebrew.com
How does silicone affect beer foam?
The professor you are working for is correct to state that some brewers use anti-foams and it is also true that these compounds are silicon-based. Dimethylpolysiloxane, in the form of a
How does tyramine in beer affect people taking MAOI?
I have answered many questions over the years that deal with medical and health topics. The way I go about answering these questions is reading what I can find about these
Extract vs all-grain brewing?
This is a pretty heavy question because it hits to the foundation of homebrewing. The way I see it, homebrewing is about brewing your own beer. Mashing is certainly part of what
Groom Lake IPA
Here’s an American IPA especially formulated by top BYO scientists for
stovetop extract brewers, not reverse engineered from an all-grain
recipe. Follow the instructions as closely as possible — especially with
regards to boil volume — for the best results.
Making Summer Brews: Tips from the Pros
When the heat is on, our pros — Bill Covaleski (Victory) and Todd Charbonneau (Harpoon) — explain how to keep things cool when formulating your summer brews.
2007 Label Contest Winners
They say it’s what’s on the inside that really counts . . . but not for our annual label contest. The artistic side of our readers is on display as we present the bronze, silver, gold and grand champion of our 2007 Label Contest.
