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Barley: The Muscle Man of Beer Making(Post)
Barley, the humble grain, has been the cornerstone of beer making for centuries. Its first documented use dates back to 5,000 BC in ancient Iran, making it one of the oldest cultivated grains in huma ...
Flaked Barley: A Grain of Thought for a Heady Beer(Post)Hello, fellow beer enthusiasts! Today, we're diving deep into the world of flaked barley, a hidden gem in the beer-making process. If you're looking to add a unique twist to your home brew, flaked ba ...
Understanding Adjuncts(Post)Adjuncts are a type of cereal grains or other fermentable ingredients you can use in your beer. They are typically added to alter the flavor, aroma, and body that come from the base grains and m ...
Can I Mix Grains When I Make Beer?(Post)You're reading this because you're not just a beer drinker but a beer making thinker. You're curious about how you can mix the various grains that turn that humble glass of brew from an ordinary beer ...
Brewing Beer with Wheat: Wheat Beers Decoded(Post)You've mastered the art of barley, but have you ever taken a walk on the wheat side? If not, let's delve into the fascinating world of wheat beers and uncover what makes them so refreshingly unique.W ...
Beer Grains: A Quick Overview(Post)You might be thinking about mixing things up for your next batch. Here’s a quick overview of how different grains will affect the body, flavors and colors of your beers. With the growing craft beer i ...
Weizenbier: An Overview of the German Wheat Beer(Post)Weizenbier, or wheat beer, is the original, and traditional German beer brewed with a high proportion of wheat malt. Weizenbiers are characterized by their hazy appearance and unique flavor and aroma ...
Beer Before Hops: An Ancient Roman Recipe!(Post)In an earlier post, you got a brief history of how hops came to be an essential component in beer making. But it is known that beer making goes much farther back than 8th century Germany, so what was ...
The Advantages of Malt Extracts!(Post)Liquid malts are created by a process called mashing. This process involves soaking grains (usually barley) in hot water for an extended period of time to convert their starches into sugars. The resu ...
The Best Adjunct Grains for Beer Head Retention(Post)When you pour a beer and see a thick, creamy head form at the top of the glass, you are looking at more than just foam. That head plays an important role in the overall drinking experience. It carrie ...
The American Pale Wheat Ale: Already a Classic(Post)The American Pale Wheat Ale is relatively new, yet this unique style of beer that has become increasingly popular in the United States in recent years. Let’s explore the flavor profile, brewing techn ...
Two Malts, One Color, Completely Different Beer(Post)It is easy to assume that grains with similar Lovibond ratings will behave similarly in your beer. After all, the number is precise. It suggests control. If two malts sit in the same color range, the ...
Do All Beer Grains Have the Same Amount of Fermentable Sugar?(Post)Sugars in grains make your favorite brews possible, but they're also a source of great variability and potential confusion. So, let's dive into the sweet world of sugars in grains and understand how ...
How All-Grain Brewing Lets You Control Sugar and Beer Body(Post)A Hands-On Guide to Sugar Control Through Three All-Grain Beer Kits Most brewers start by focusing on what goes into their beer. Ingredients matter, but as you gain experience, you begin to realize t ...
The Essential Guide to Using Dark Malts in Home Brewing(Post)You're here because you've got a burning desire to know more about the grains that make your favorite stout and porter beers.The grains you choose for your beer are like the foundation of a house. Fo ...
The Mighty Mexican Cerveza(Post)Ceveza is more than just beer in Spanish. The Mexican Cerveza is not just any light beer made in Mexico, it is a unique variety that has developed over hundreds of years. This beer is bre ...
The Weizenbier: A Taste of Nobility(Post)You, the home beer maker, are about to embark on a fascinating journey. A journey that will take you back to the origins of one of the world's most beloved beer styles - the Weizenbier. As you delve ...
Crystal Malt: Adding a Splash of Color and a Dash of Sweetness(Post)If you're looking to add a little pizzazz to your pint, let's talk about the magic of crystal malt. It's like the fairy dust of the beer world, adding color, flavor, and a certain je ne sais quoi to ...
The Porter: Not All Dark Beers Are Bitter(Post)If you want to explore dark beers but stouts are a bit bitter and too alcoholic for your pallet, try making a porter. Porters are sweeter with a lower ABV. They characteristically have chocolate flav ...
The Art of ABV: Mastering the Boozy Ballet in Your Beer(Post)Beer making is not all hops and barley. There's a delicate dance happening in your brew, and it's all about the ABV. That's Alcohol by Volume, for the uninitiated. It's the measure of ethanol (r ...
Brewing with Flaked Maize: It's Not as Corny as You Think(Post)Let’s embark on a journey into the magical world of Flaked Maize. You might be wondering, "What the heck is Flaked Maize, and why should I care?" Well, strap in, because we're about to take a deep di ...
The Science Behind How Mash Temperatures Craft Your Beer's Flavor Spectrum(Post)How well do you control your mash temperatures? The key is a careful balance between your chosen malt and the precise temperature at which you mash it. Grab your brew paddle. Let's embark upon t ...
The Glass Carboy: A Beer and Winemaker's Best Friend That Has Trust Issues(Post)If you've found your way here, you're probably looking for some inside scoop on the enigmatic glass carboy, that bulbous, necked vessel that's as integral to the home beer and winemaking process as f ...
5 Brewing Techniques Best Learned by Using Beer Kits(Post)If you have been brewing for a while, you already understand the basics. You know how to boil, ferment, and package a solid beer. But what separates a good brewer from a truly versatile one is not re ...
Hops Spotlight: Cascade Hops, an American Classic(Post)Prepare to embark on an exciting journey into the dynamic universe of Cascade hops. Born from the innovative minds at the USDA in the golden era of the 1950s, Cascade hops are as authentically Americ ...
Like Drier and Crisper Beers? Glucoamylase Enzyme Might Be your New BFF(Post)Have you ever wondered how to unlock the fullest potential of the sugars in your malted barley? Glucoamylase enzyme may be the secret ingredient your home brewing process has been missing if you like ...