Category Archives: beer

Decocting a Bohemian Pilsner

Posted on January 17, 2014 by alex

Decocting a Bohemian Pilsner In New York City this past friday, temps shot up to 75°F for the first time this year. After having one of the longest winters with the most snow, I think many New Yorkers are anxiously waiting … Continue reading →

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No Sparge Beer Brewing for All Grain Brewers

Posted on January 11, 2014 by alex

from Home Brewing Beer Blog by BeerSmith No sparge brewing offers an attractive alternative for those who don’t want to deal with the hassle of fly sparging or batch sparging by using a full volume mash in an single step … Continue reading →

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Bosmo’s Imperial Cream Ale

Posted on December 29, 2013 by alex

from HomeBrewers Association. “…Some people think ale brewers created cream ale to compete with the new lager beers in the latter part of the 19th century…” Ingredients For 5 gallons (19 L) 9.75 lb (4.42 kg) | 2-Row Brewers Malt … Continue reading →

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Peltier Fermenter Cooling Kit

Posted on December 16, 2013 by alex

  Peltier Fermenter Cooling Kit. Cool your fermenter without a refrigerator with solid state peltier chips. We’ve machined aluminum blocks so you can easily make your own DIY peltier cooled fermenter and provide matching fans. A peltier chip is a … Continue reading →

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PRUNO, DIY

Posted on December 14, 2013 by alex

MAKE YOUR OWN PRUNO AND MAY GOD HAVE MERCY ON YOUR SOUL..

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Hope Aroma in beers

Posted on October 2, 2013 by alex

The Secret to Big Hop Aroma and Flavor Late Hops: The Secret to Hop Aroma and Flavor Have you recently come across a craft brew with a massive hop flavor and a smooth bitterness that you really loved? If you’re … Continue reading →

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Yeast starters

Posted on October 2, 2013 by alex

Proper Yeast Pitching Rates Ales & Lagers The Math Pitching From Tubes, Packs, or Dry Yeast Starters and Stir Plates Repitching Yeast There is quite a lot of information and discussion on the web and in books about proper yeast … Continue reading →

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Posted on October 2, 2013 by alex

Two Hearted Ale: How to culture yeast and brew a clone of one of my absolute favorite beers. Two Hearted Ale from Bell’s Brewery in Kalamazoo (and Comstock, MI) has been consistently rated one of the top craft beers in … Continue reading →

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Cider making made simple at home

Posted on September 20, 2013 by alex

Juice & Strain: Cider Making of the Future from Homebrewers Association As a homebrewer, if you’ve found yourself with a surplus of homegrown apples, chances are you’ve considered fermenting your own cider. Cider making resources generally introduce the pulp and … Continue reading →

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Culturing frozen pack of yeast

Posted on September 18, 2013 by alex

from “My wyeast activator pack is frozen on arrival…“ paranoid about sanitation as population is so low. Let it thaw for 24 hours in the fridge, then smack the pack and leave for 24 hours on the counter. Make a … Continue reading →

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