Category Archives: beer

According to researchers, beer is a rich source of a nutrient that helps prevent weak bones, making the likelihood of suffering from osteoporosis less likely. As one of the nation’s favourite drinks, it is a rich source of dietary silicon … Continue reading →

from American Homebrewers Assosiation For many, lagers are a daunting category of beers to attempt to make on the homebrewing level. Recipes tend to call for decoction mashes and long periods of near-freezing fermentation temperatures, which can be difficult without … Continue reading →

by Brad Smith A boil over when home brewing can be a real mess, particularly if it happens on the stove top. Even if you are brewing outside, you risk losing precious wort and hops over the side if your … Continue reading →

from BrewYourOwn Here’s a composite list of grains and adjuncts. The color is listed in degrees Lovibond and the gravity is calculated from 1 pound of the ingredient in 1 gallon of water. Click on the general categories below to … Continue reading →

From HomeBrewTalk Wiki In the mash, grain is heated to one of a series of temperatures in order to complete different chemical and enzymatic changes in the wort. The chart below lists some of the common mash temperatures or rests … Continue reading →

By Terry Foster and Bob Hansen This article first appeared in the Nov 2013 issue of Brew Your Own magazine. Homebrewers are often confused by the terms crystal and caramel malt and are sometimes uncertain as to whether these are … Continue reading →