Editor’s note: Andy reports in from Afghanistan with his vision of a Homebrewers’ Bill of Rights. Thanks for keeping America safe from afar, my Brother. I owe you a beer when you get back. Amendment I Brewers shall make no…
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Yeast 101: The Funnest Fungus, Part 2
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In Part 1, we went over some yeast basics and characteristics of Ale and Lager yeast as a very simple overview of the fermentation process. In Part 2, we will go over how understanding the right conditions for fermentation will…
Yeast 101: The Funnest Fungus, Part 1
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Along with malt, water, and hops, yeast is one of the four necessary pillars of beer. Each element adds its own unique set of characteristics to the beer, though the influence of yeast is often misunderstood. Ensuring the right conditions…
Homebrew Recipe: Imperial Stout
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The British are not the only ones to fall in love with the Stout. The Russians went crazy for the black British brew as well. The problem, as the Czarists soon realized, was that the dark beer didn't travel well. Luckily for…
Homebrew Recipe: Dry Stout is What it’s About
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If you are like me and are a big Guinness fan, you may have toyed with the idea of trying to craft your own black brew. If you have, then good news! Stouts are easy! This homebrew recipe is exactly…
Homebrew Recipe: American Pale Ale
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American pale ale is light in color, medium bodied, and has a distinct hop flavor and aroma. It is an easy homebrew recipe, made with malt extract and no grains at all. Although this may be a simple recipe, the…
Homebrew Recipe: American India Pale Ale (IPA)
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I am a hops lover and the American adaptation of this British classic is probably my favorite homebrew recipe. For this style, think back to the American pale and make it hoppier and stronger. IPA’s in general are action-packed with…
Homebrew Recipe: American Amber Ale
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The American amber ale flavor is very close to the American pale ale and, as its name implies, has an amber color. It uses malt extract and some specialty grains, so this is a relatively easy homebrew recipe. The American amber ale has…
Homebrew Recipe: American Brown Ale
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This homebrew recipe makes an American brown ale, which has more toasty and nutty notes than the lighter American ales, with a brown to dark brown color. The nutty flavor and darker color is achieved by adding specialty grains to the…
God Bless American Ale: A Uniquely American Homebrew
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For our first style post at RealHombrew.com, I think it would be very appropriate to discuss the America’s biggest contribution to the beer world, at least in my opinion, and a very good jumping-off point for homebrew: the American Ale. It…