Category Archives: beer

Grow your own Hops – Backyard Hops Trellis Design So you want to grow your own hops, huh? The long and short of it is that the things grow as fast as bamboo and need constant management from April to … Continue reading →

Just about everyone who enjoys beer has wondered if it is good or bad for their health. There is no simple answer to this question. But, the vast majority of beer aficionados are folks like you who Savor the Flavor … Continue reading →

Step 1: Primary Fermentation Chill wort to pitching temp of 48°-53°F (9°-12°C), pitch adequately sized starter (decanted), set regulator to initial fermentation temp between 50°-55°F (10°-13°C), and leave the beer to fermentuntil it is at least 50% attenuated. I’ve found … Continue reading →

Nitrogen in the beer (beer gas) The main reason the above beers taste creamy is how they are carbonated.  Instead of using regular CO2, these beers use nitrogen for “carbonation” (carbonation isn’t really the right word since you’re adding mostly … Continue reading →

What to do when you want oak, but barrel aging is out of the question. Oak barrels are great, but they’re not for everyone. They’re expensive, they take up a lot of room and they need to either be constantly … Continue reading →

That German lager flavor I’ve found a Hochkurtz 2 step infusion mash is my favorite and easiest. I rest at 145 for 30 minutes, infuse with a gallon or so of boiling water up to 158, rest for 40 minutes. … Continue reading →

As a new homebrewer you will soon find that most of your time is spent cleaning and maintaining your equipment. In this article I will attempt to explain some ways you can keep your new home brewery clean and infection … Continue reading →

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