In a funny sort of way, homebrewing has come full circle. Thirty-four years ago, our country’s 39th President, Jimmy Carter,
I have always had a particular fondness for the emphatic malt character, smoothness and underlying elegance of noble hops in
Fall always offers a chance to kickstart that homebrewing motor. We can take advantage of the cooler fermentation temperatures and
Hobbyists thrive on rapport, with like minds sharing knowledge, triumph and struggle, reminiscing about wide-eyed beginnings and visions of the
I am an unabashed lager lover. My first beer epiphany came from a glass of Hacker-Pschorr Dunkel in the mid-1970s.
No brewing culture mirrors that of the homebrewing community quite like that of Belgium. The romantic perception is that Belgian
SMaSH Vienna Bier OG 1.050, 36 IBU, 5 gallons 10# German Vienna (Wiener) malt Mash at 150F for one hour
Pilsner Malt (1.5 to 2.0°L ): Pilsner, Helles, Dortmunder, Helles Bock, American Golden Ale, Belgian Strong Golden Ale, Kölsch. American
To the novice, brewing can seem a bit daunting, but, as is the case with any hobby, that initial hesitation
Partial mash, 5 gallons, OG 1.065, 30 IBU Mash 4 lb American 2-row malt, 16.0 oz roasted barley, 8.0 oz