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Brewing in a hot basement, a Florida garage, or an Arizona spare room? Stop fighting the thermometer and brew the beer that wants it warm. Most of the time, heat is your fermenter's worst enemy. Let y … Read More

We've all heard that certain wines improve with age, but what about beer? The comparison goes further than you might think. Some wines develop complexity over years, while others are best enjoyed youn … Read More

A young red wine can be especially hard to read. The alcohol feels hot. The tannins are aggressive. The fruit is difficult to recognize, and the aromas seem confused. There may even be a sweetish impr … Read More

How and When to Use Water or Acidulated Water Too much sugar in your must can create a problem that good intentions will not solve. Yeast have limits, and a must with excessive sugar can struggle to f … Read More

Why Your Mash Temperature May Be Misleading You've carefully measured your grain, heated your strike water, and hit your target mash temperature of 152°F. Everything seems to be going according to … Read More