If there is one trick in homebrewing, one thing you can do to make the difference between a good and bad batch of beer, it is maintaining proper sanitization standards. Let's face it – homebrewing is not hard, but it's…
Monthly Archives: March 2012
An Argument for Homebrew and Craft Beer
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I have friends who don't understand why I am excited about homebrewing, craft beer, small batches, or other such things I consider to be positive elements in the beer world. They are content to drink their bland mass-produced lagers, drinking…
Wood Aged vs. Barrel Aged Beer
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No doubt you have seen various beers advertising that they are wood aged and others that they are barrel aged. These two terms, which seem like they should be synonymous, actually mean two different things. This is on my mind…
Homebrew Recipe: Pirate’s Ale
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The homebrew club I run has been asked to make a special beer for a pirate-themed party at Kena Shriners. One of the brews that the party organizers liked a lot was Andy's Christmas ale he made for his wonderful…
Top Ten Uses for Spent Grain from your Homebrew
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Here are my top ten uses for spent grain: Compost it when you compost your other homebrew ingredients. Peanut Butter Dog Biscuits. This requires grain, flour, peanut butter and an egg. Sounds like it is more than just a dog…
A Biologist’s Saint Patrick’s Day Song
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This is great. Performed by someone who really knows the biology and chemistry of beer. Great musician as well! Cheers to you and yours this St. Patrick's Day!
Homebrew Tips: How to Rack Your Beer
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Racking is nothing more than the process of siphoning your homebrew from one container to another, whether it is to a bottle, keg, or another fermenter. It seems simple enough to do but there are some tips and tools that…
Ale vs. Lager Beer: What’s the Difference?
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In general, beer can be classified into two main categories: ales and lagers. Both ales and lagers run the entire course of particular flavors. They both vary in a wide range of colors, bitterness, aroma, and maltiness. The main difference between lagers and…
Homebrew Recipe: Kölsch, Springtime’s True Delight
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A Kölsch is an ale that is light, crisp, and great to drink. I think of a kölsch as a great springtime drink, cool and refreshing, clear, malty, and with a definite but not overpowering hoppy flavor. This is a pretty…
How to Compost for Homebrewers
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Learning how to compost your homebrew waste is key in being able to harness the life still present in these raw materials. When I first started brewing beer at home I was shocked by the amount of waste that might otherwise…