Category Archives: beer

Dry-Hopped Hard Cider

Posted on September 9, 2014 by alex

from Byo (5 gallons/19 L) OG = 1.060 FG = 0.998 ABV = ~8% Ingredients 5.5 gallons (20 L) sweet apple cider 1.5–2 lbs. (0.7–0.9 kg) sugar 1 package dry Champagne yeast Fermentation nutrients (e.g. Fermaid K, DAP) Yeast rehydration nutrient … Continue reading →

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The Science of Step Mashing

Posted on August 18, 2014 by alex

Author:  Dave Green link Issue: Jan/Feb 2008 A single infusion mash is best for fully-modified malts — but when it comes to undermodified malts, you need to step it up. Step mashing is a mash program in which the mash … Continue reading →

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Understanding Brewing Volumes

Posted on August 11, 2014 by alex

I have seen several questions lately regarding volume at various stages of brewing. I hope the following helps someone make sense of it all. It’s long, but pretty thorough. I think it’s comprehensive and easy to understand. If anyone has … Continue reading →

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Top 10 Surprising Benefits of Drinking Beer

Posted on August 5, 2014 by alex

I bet it comes as a surprise that beer or any other alcoholic drink for that matter can be beneficial for our health. Well, it can! While wine is good for your heart, beer has up to ten health benefits … Continue reading →

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Etch Your Kettle – mark metal

Posted on July 17, 2014 by alex

Author:  Matt Bates Issue: Jul/Aug 2014 from BrewYourOwn If you’ve ever tried to figure out your mash efficiency, monitor your evaporation rate, or compare your boil volumes to what your recipe estimated, you very quickly find a need to measure your … Continue reading →

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Mastering Hop Character

Posted on June 21, 2014 by alex

from MoreBeer How to Master Hop Character – Originally Published by Jim Busch in Brewing Techniques Volume 5, Number 1 Exploring Hop Flavors and Aromas for More Targeted Recipe Formulation Each hop variety has its own trademark flavor and aroma. … Continue reading →

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Beer Waste Used To Make Bones

Posted on June 17, 2014 by alex

If you thought that beer’s potential was limited to encouraging drunk-dialing your ex or inspiring some sweet dance moves, think again. A team of researchers from the Centre for Biomedical Technology of Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (UPM) and the Institute … Continue reading →

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BeerSmith Home Brewing Blog Podcast

Posted on June 9, 2014 by alex

Podcast #82 – Five Tips for Beer Brewers from John Palmer #81 – Malted Grains for Beer Brewing with Randy Mosher #80 – Beer Freshness and Oxygen with Chaz Benedict #79 – Kegging your Home Brewed Beer with Chris Graham … Continue reading →

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How to Buy A Beer Bottling Line

Posted on June 9, 2014 by alex

Get a free instant price estimate and customized quotes from top suppliers! Counter-Pressure Filling How many beer bottles are you going to fill and how fast do you need them? How automated do you want your machine? Do you want … Continue reading →

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Beer recipe to try

Posted on May 30, 2014 by alex

Big Basin Amber Ale Ingredients For 5 gallons (19 L) Malt 8.0 lb (3.6 kg) | British pale ale malt 1.0 lb (0.45 kg) | crystal 60L 1.0 lb (0.45 kg) | crystal 90L 0.5 lb (227 g) | flaked … Continue reading →

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