Tag Archives: brewing

Brewing Water Basics

Posted on December 20, 2017 by alex

For many brewers, water chemistry is treated as the last frontier of homebrewing. Oftentimes, it is ignored or at least not something homebrewers want to think about. The old adage “if your water tastes good, it’s fine to brew with” … Continue reading →

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When and How to Measure and Adjust Mash pH for Beer Brewing

Posted on October 30, 2017 by alex

At a recent homebrew club meeting, one of the members asked me a brilliant question – when and how should you adjust your mash pH when all grain beer brewing? This is a devilishly complex question as you want to … Continue reading →

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The Sulfate to Chloride Ratio and Beer Bitterness

Posted on February 11, 2016 by alex

This week I look at the Sulfate to Chloride ratio and how it can have a significant impact on the perceived bitterness of your beer. In fact, it is probably second only to mash pH when we discuss the flavor … Continue reading →

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Home beer brewing, DIY

Posted on January 7, 2013 by alex

Useful resources for home brewing DIY: Wort-O-Matic: The Homebrewing Gadget Website wart chiller, nicer one, cost effective, connectors,  with two cylenders (more detailed), MyloFiore’s Jamil-O-Chiller (also), double spin, counterflow, and more. Stainless Steel Tubing Coil Make Your Own Mash Tun … Continue reading →

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