Category Archives: Food and drink

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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Our Daily Bread: Whole Grain, No-Knead Sourdough

Posted on August 8, 2014 by alex

July 28, 2014 by Jenny 35 Comments I bake bread just about everyday, an no-knead sourdough bread is doubtlessly our favorite. Not only for its simplicity, but also for its beautiful soft crumb and crispy, crackling crust.  Soups and stews … 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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7 Ways to Make Bad Wine Drinkable

Posted on July 17, 2014 by alex

© adoc-photos/Corbis So, the real wine shop was closed and you’ve lost the liquor store lottery. Must you suffer with your medium-gross wine until you’ve consumed enough not to care? No. There are steps you can take to improve almost … 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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Lard, Сало

Posted on June 14, 2014 by alex

10 Reasons To Cook With Lard 1. Lard Has a Neutral Flavor While coconut oil is becoming more popular as a cooking agent, it can sometimes make your dishes taste like coconut. Not only is lard a heat-stable cooking fat, … 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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