Writer: Chris Colby
Mash Hopping Techniques
Bored with the same routine? Put a little hop into your mash.
The Extract Equation
With a calculator and a little knowledge, you can convert any all-grain recipe to an all-extract version. Here’s how.
First Wort Hopping Techniques
First wort hopping: Add bittering hops to the brew kettle before the boil begins.
The Great Beer Debates
A closer look at three issues homebrewers love to argue about.
Fining Beer Techniques
Hazed and confused about cloudy beer? Read on…
Homebrew Lab Equipment
From the humble hydrometer to a handheld pH meter, here are the gizmos every science-inclined homebrewer should have.
Calculating Gravity, Bitterness, and Color
A handy guide to calculating gravity, bitterness and color
How to Make a Sour Mash
As any all-grain brewer knows, a mash is a mixture of hot water and grain. A “sour mash” is a mash that has acid-producing bacteria in it. Most people associate the term
Make Me Sweat! Cool Tips for Hot-Weather Brewing
You don’t have to quit homebrewing when the weather gets hot. Cool tips, practical advice and a surefire recipe for summertime brew sessions.
