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Grain Expectations - Part Two(Post)
By Greig McGill If base malts ( discussed in part one here) are the solid foundation of brewing, specialty malts are the creative spark that transforms beer from basic to extraordinary. While I a ...
Know your Carbohydrate: Dextrose(Post)You have undoubtedly come across dextrose in your travels. This sugar, which is also known as glucose, is fundamental to almost all forms of life on the planet.Also known as brewer's sugar, dextrose ...
In the Mash pt I: Carbohydrates.(Post)Yeast might make the beer, but it needs a brewer to create the wort. In the wort is a mélange of sugars most of which are derived from starch during the mash. A bit of knowledge of the different suga ...
Bubbles for Beginners - Understanding Carbonation(Post)By Greig McGill Carbonation - the amount of “fizz” in our beer caused by dissolved carbon dioxide (CO2) - can make all the difference between a good beer and a truly great one. While getting the co ...
Better Lager Brewing(Post)Lagers have a reputation for being tricky to brew, but they don’t have to be intimidating. Sure, they take a little more patience than most ales, but the payoff is worth it - a crisp, clean bee ...
The Ins and Outs of Pressure Brewing(Post)Following on from Greig’s previous pressure fermenting article, we thought we would give you a guide to getting started and some pointers. The information in this article may be helpful t ...
Back to Basics: Brew in a Bag(Post)By Greig McGill “What have the Aussies ever done for us?”, he asked, in a manner vaguely reminiscent of a member of the People’s Front of Judea. Or was it the Judean People’s Front? I guess that do ...
Hop Handling 101(Post)By Greig McGillHops are, for all intents and purposes, the mascot of the craft beer revolution. While there are plenty of beer aficionados who are not hop-heads, the loudest, proudest, and certainly ...
Brew In A Bag - Process(Page)Home brew in a bag: all-grain brewing the easy way So you've made home brew beer from a kit or extract a couple of times, and now it's time to move up the brewing ladder to all-grain brewing. Bre ...
Clubs(Page)Your local home brew club is a great way to learn, share recipes and resources, get deals, taste beers, and meet other brewers. Find your local club today! If you represent a club, let us know and w ...
Cleaning Brewing Equipment - Equipment(Page)Cleaning and sanitising your homebrew equipment So you’ve got your homebrew gear, you’ve got the hops, yeast, and grains, you’ve cleared some space in the garage, and there&rsquo ...
Resources(Page)Home brewing articles to help grasp brewing concepts and get the most out of your brewing. New to home brewing? Brewing your own beer is about the most rewarding weekend project you’ll find.
