Archive for the ‘Brewing beer’ Category

How to make a Chimay White Clone

Chimay White

One of my favorite beers is Chimay White Abbey Tripel.  I like the beer so much, sharing is an issue.  Luckily I've found a great clone recipe that is very close to the real thing! 

Fix a stuck sparge before it happens!

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Rice hulls contribute no fermentable sugars, no flavor, and no color.  Many all-grain recipes include rice hulls in the list of ingredients.  Why?  Rice hulls are your insurance policy against stuck sparges.

 

How to make lambic (one ugly beer!)

homebrew lambic

Lambics have been described as everything from sour beer to liquid sweet tarts.  Unfortunately, there are warnings about making these beers that scare off even the most reckless homebrewers.  Here’s the low down and how we made this delicious beer!

 

Top 10 ways to improve your homebrew beer

malt grains

Every homebrewer looks for that extra edge to win competitions or wow your fellow drinkers.  There are many ways to improve a beer, but here are 10 very simple things you can do to improve your results.

How to clean a homebrew keg

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Kegging beer is very simple.  Fill the keg, connect gas, then drink.  Once the keg is empty, cleaning a keg seems a bit more daunting.  Cleaning a keg is very simple once you know the steps. 

Beer on steriods: How to fortify beer

fortified beer

Looking to make a beer with a bit more oomph?  These techniques will make your beer a winter warmer.

I got alot of pot for Christmas!

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Just how big is a 25 gallon brewpot?  On Christmas Day, we got to find out!

How to brew beer

Soaking the specialty grains, usually at about 150 F (65 C)

Are you ready to make some beer? Here is the simplest way to start brewing your own beer.