Golding (US) Hops
Not to be confused with the original Kent Golding hops originated in England… the US variety is grown in Oregon and Washington state and it’s also known as...
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Simcoe Hops
How about a nice dose of simcoe hops to bitter up your American Ales… although used mostly for bittering, a growing number of brewers are using this variety for its...
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OG Lower Than Expected
If your hydrometer reading is coming in lower than expected, then here’s what you have look at… First off, if you are brewing with extract, then there should not...
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Blichmann Boilermaker Brew Pot (10, 15, 20 gallon)
This heavy eighteen gauge 304 Stainless Steel brew pot will make your brew day easier… it’s specifically made for home brewing! The boilermaker brew pot by...
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Controlling Diacetyl In Beer
You’re staring at it… you’ve picked it up and smelled it, placed it against the light, imagined what the first sip will taste like… All you know is...
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To Mash Or Steep The Grains
Barley is just a seed with starches, proteins and other stuff inside the grain… In our world, we call it un-malted barley… When a maltster takes the grain, soaks...
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Choosing Yeast Strains
Brewing beer without knowing how to choose yeast strains is like trying to paint the Mona Lisa with only three Crayola markers… … with this limitation, even if you...
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