Articles
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IPA - The Origin of India Pale Ales, Part I
By Thom Tomlinson (Brewing Techniques) In this first of two articles on India Pale Ale, Thom Tomlinson presents the history of the style’s invention and...
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Hopping Methods In All Stages of Brewing
When was the day that 80 IBUs (International bitterness unites) in a beer became too little, not bold enough, or just plain ordinary? The increasing...
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Simple Detection of Wild Yeast and Yeast Stability
By Rodney L. Morris (Brewing Techniques) Giant yeast colony analysis is a sensitive method for differentiating various brewing yeast strains and can be used...
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Yeast Culturing Practices for Small-Scale Brewers
By Karl King (Brewing Techniques) High-quality yeast cultures and culturing kits are available, but how do you use them? Here’s an overview of one successful...
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Explorations in Pre-Prohibition American Lagers
By George J. Fix (Brewing Techniques) This article is a sampling of recipes from the Pre-Prohibition era. It's relevant today as the Pre-Prohibition Style is...
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My First Homebrew!
By Joe Smahl Extract Brewing in 12 Easy Steps Fill kettle with water, add steeping grains in mesh bag, and turn your burner to high....
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Increasing the Alcohol Content of Kit Beer
It’s All About Sugar and Yeast It’s the magic combination that turns ordinary fluid into the age old concoction that is alcohol. Let’s say you...
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So it Gose! A History of Gose Beers
The "New" Style That Started in Germany Over 1,000 Years Ago Style Overview Pronounced “go-suh,” this ancient German beer survived against the Reinheitsgebot Purity...
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There and Back Again, A Brut IPA Tale!
By Vito Delucchi A Brewer’s Journey Through Several Brew Days, Enzymes, and Cities. Brut IPA Style OverviewThis hybrid IPA is the brainchild of Kim Sturdavant...
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How to use a Refractometer
A refractometer is used to measure the amount of sugar in a solution. This is done based on the refraction index of the liquid. More...
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Brewing Lambic at Home
By Jim Liddil and Martin Lodahl (Brewing Techniques) Practical Strategies for Brewing Lambic at Home Part I —Wort Preparation Lambic represents an irresistible challenge to...
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Closed-System Home Brewing
by Bennett Dawson (Brewing Techniques) A problem with airborne contaminants led to the development of this completely closed system, in which wort and beer never...
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Brewing in Styles: Witbier - Belgian White
The Belgian Wit style offers a richly complex beer that is appealing in any season. by Martin Lodahl (Brewing Techniques) HOT STUFF As the North...
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Direct Injection of Steam for Mash Temperature Control
by Kelly E. Jones (Brewing Techniques) A simple, inexpensive, easily fabricated steam heat system can provide precise temperature control for mashing. I first learned about...
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Bottling Beer
Bottling Beer and Choosing the Right Bottle You’ve successfully brewed a batch of your favorite beer. You’ve waited patiently and anxiously as your wort progressed,...
