March 15, 20132Comments

What Difference Does Decoction Mashing Make?

Brewer's who say decoction mashing doesn't make a difference don't understand decoction mashing... Decoction mashing is not just a process used for undermodified malts... it does actually produce different flavors than

by Jorge

Home Brew Beer

December 28, 20120Comments

Are Aged Hops Good For Brewing Beer?

They say aged hops are cheesy... and that they are great for Lambics... ... but I've been reading up on hops and have found that brewers have actually use aged hops

by Jorge

Home Brew Beer

December 7, 20127Comments

Brewing Lager Beers (Going Back To Basics)

Becoming a master requires becoming a life long learner... ... and that sometimes means going back to basics... If there is one thing that has advanced my brewing knowledge at a rapid

by Jorge

Home Brew Beer

November 22, 20122Comments

Happy Thanksgiving + Pumpkin Ale Review

Thank You! This Thanksgiving I am thankful for a lot of things, but this year, I am thankful to have someone like you reading my brewing newsletters... Believe it or not it

by Jorge

Home Brew Beer

April 12, 20120Comments

Krausening Your Brew

Two things I want to share with you today... how to add black color to your beers without the roastiness of dark malts and how to krausen your beer... I decided

by Jorge

Home Brew Beer

March 7, 20112Comments

How To Package And Ship Home Brew Beer

***(Below, I included the beer labels and an instruction sheet, which you can print and send out with your brews)...*** You brewed beer, turned out fantastic and you want to share

by Jorge

Home Brew Beer

February 25, 20110Comments

How To Serve Homebrew Beer

Serving beer sounds like slap in the face, duh, kind of topic, but every time I give my friends some of my home brews they end up pouring everything down

by Jorge

Home Brew Beer

February 11, 20111Comments

No Airlock Activity – Airlock Stopped Bubbling?

I remember way back when I first started brewing and followed instructions to the 'T' for every batch of beer making sure everything was done perfectly... any perceived mistake would

by Jorge

Home Brew Beer

June 25, 20100Comments

Brewing American Pale Ales

Here's a quick video on brewing american pale ales. Some examples of this beer include: Sierra Nevada Pale Ale Stone Pale Ale Bear Republic XP Pale Ale Mirror Pond Full Sail Pale Ale Firestone Pale Ale Other Vital

by Jorge

Home Brew Beer

March 28, 20104Comments

The Fast And Easy Way To Start Home Brewing

One of the most common questions I get when it comes to home brewing is surprisingly not "how do I crank up the alcohol on my brew?" or "how soon can

by Jorge

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