Writer: Sal Emma
Reinheitsgebot: Behind the German Beer Purity Law
The Reinheitsgebot is more than an ad slogan. It’s a historical document that says a lot about the development of German-style brewing.
Take Control with Partial Mashing
If you are looking for a sure-fire way to make great homebrew without the commitment of a full mash, consider the benefits of partial mashing. For a modest investment of time and
A Taste of the Pro’s Life
Many a homebrewer has dreamed of making beer for a living, but Cohen says, “Eighty percent of the job is cleaning. Maybe more…
Just Fine!
If you have a batch of beer that just won’t clear, all is not lost. Use one of these fining agents.
Wort’s Up! Hawaii Homebrewers
Hawaii is the perfect place to hang loose with a homebrew. And the members of HOPS, the homebrew club on the island of Oahu, know how to do it right. Its full
United We Brew: Cool Homebrew Clubs
All over the world, homebrewers gather to brew, drink, chat, learn and have some fun in that simple vehicle of camaraderie, the club.
Brewing for Special Occasions
Toasting a special occasion with an adult beverage of your choice is a time-honored tradition. Homebrewers, of course, have the advantage of toasting their special events with really special beverages — homemade
Sierra Nevada Brewmaster
Steve Dresler just may have the perfect job as brewmaster of Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. in Chico, Calif.
Lambic: Brewing with Bacteria
Homebrewer Wanted: Must be willing to risk contamination of entire brewery with strange and exotic microbes from faraway lands. Must be willing to wait many years to see if the
Build a Beer Engine
A group of beer aficionados and their significant others gathered recently to test drive the sleek design of the newly released Fogarty Homebrew Home-Built Beer Engine for the 1997 model year.
Enjoy the Real Thing: Cask-Conditioned Ale
Homebrewers are the luckiest people. They get to make their own beer however they want it — and store it and serve it however they want it, too. If you are a
Start Your Own Brewery
Three industry insiders offer advice on opening and running a successful microbrewery or brewpub.
