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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 ...
Bold Beers Teach You. Simple Beers Test You.(Post)When selecting a beer kit, new brewers often see long lists of ingredients, specialty grains, hops, yeast, flavor additions, and detailed steps and immediately think, “That one is too advanced ...
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 ...
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 ...
How to Brew Better Summer Beer with Adjuncts(Post)Summer beer should be refreshing, flavorful, and easy to enjoy when the weather is warm. That does not always mean your beer has to be light in flavor. It means you want your beer to feel right for t ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Fruit Purees for Beer and Winemaking: A Comprehensive Overview (Post)Fruit purees are an increasingly popular ingredient for both beer and winemaking. By adding pureed fruit, you can make your batches stand out. In this article, we will explore how they are ...