What a great time to be a brewer. From progressive and avant-garde beers to the authentic, Old-World stalwarts, we can
Below is a generic recipe that can be used to experiment with yeast strains. Simple alterations of hop and yeast
After 24 years of homebrewing, I am still mesmerized by the hypnotic churning and billowing suds of fermenting wort as
American Stout (extract) 5 gallons, OG 1.065, 50 IBU 6 pounds light DME 2 pounds Munich malt extract Steeping grains:
All-grain proportions are listed by percentage of grist and extract by weight per 5-gallon batch. Altbier: For that coppery color,
Homebrewers have a particular affection and appreciation for dark beers. Often considered too harsh, bitter and assertive by the timid
5 gallons OG: 1.055 Bitterness: 35 IBU Yeast: Wyeast 2112 or White Labs WLP810 Extract Recipe Steeping grain: 1.0 pound
5 gallons OG: 1.050 Bitterness: 35 IBU Yeast: Wyeast 2042 or 2278, or White Labs WLP830 or WLP840 All-Grain Recipe
Brewing Our Own American microbrewers have done more than their share in the past 30 years to enrich and enliven
American Spiced Amber 5 gallons, OG 1.070 Steep 1# Caramunich®II, 0.5# Carapils®, 2 oz roasted barley Add 7# light DME