Myths and Surprises in Homebrewing
A homebrewer exposes some myths and surprises discovered in first year of brewing.
Between Brews: DIY HLT and Heat Exchanger
Build your own DIY hot liquor tank (HLT) and heat exchanger.
6 Beginner Beer Recipes and Styles
There are more breweries open in the United States than ever before, with more and more opening every day. Countless styles and amazing quality are at our fingertips, and tips of our tongues, in nearly every city in the country. As homebrewers, this massive quantity of great beer can be inspiring, urging us to follow their lead, try new styles, and better our craft. If I drink a great beer, my first reaction is: How can I brew this?
Bottling and Kegging – The Best of Both Worlds
Most of us homebrewers started out bottling our beers, some of us then decided to move on to kegging. Those who bottle claim that bottling is better for portability (bringing to parties, sharing with friends, entering competitions.) Those who keg claim that the time saved cleaning and filling bottles is one of the best things they’ve done to save time, and that you can always Counter Pressure Bottle (CPBF) fill some bottles for competition or for giving away. But a CPB filler is one more piece of equipment to buy and there’s a bit of a learning curve when using one. I know you can also just fill a growler but many times the carbonation on a growler is lacking.
No Chill Brewing
When living in a somewhat dry part of a dry continent results in severe water shortages from time to time, and municipal water supply restrictions range from moderate to severe in accordance with dam levels. When the most severe restrictions are in place, you’re not permitted to use tap water for your garden, or even to wash your car. Water for chilling beer? Forget it! Enter no chill brewing.
5 Tips for Homebrewing Lager
Here are 5 tips that will improve your homebrewed lager, whether you’re a seasoned veteran or a first-timer.
