John Palmer

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  Understanding the Science Behind Beer Foam

  Beer foam: It’s more than just a layer at the top of your glass, it’s a complex matrix of air and chemistry that is highly dependent upon th

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  Behind the IBU

  What is an IBU? It’s a simple question — wait until you hear the answer.

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  Lautering Efficency

  To get all the goodies from your grains, you need an efficient lautering system – find out how homebrew solutions stack up.

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  BSI: Brew Scene Investigation

  Follow the case of the sweet stout that went sour, and learn about the potential contaminants that may be lurking in your brewery.

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  Everything About Water for Extract-Based Brewing

  Water, water everywhere….but what’s an extract brewer suppossed to do with it? Get your feet wet in our guide to what extract brewers s

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  Brewing Sugars & How To Use Them

  Sugars add strength to beer without bulking up the body. John Palmer conducts a survey of sweetness to help you choose when to use sugar

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  Raise the Colors!

  From the lightest Pilsners to the darkest stouts, beer shows a spectrum of colors. Find out how to calculate beer color and formulate you

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  Skip the Sparge!

  Use more grain and simply drain: The “no-sparge” method of mashing and lautering makes brewing easier and produces a rich, smooth, pH-sta