Stephen Schmitt of Evanston, IL, a member of the Evanston Homebrew Club, won a gold medal in Category 13: Brown British Beer in the 2023 National Homebrew Competition Final Round in San Diego. Schmitt's English Porter earned gold out of 137 entries.
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Learn why brewing good sour beer at home doesn’t have to be difficult, but it does take patience and forethought; Understand the benefits of funk regeneration; Think through the things to consider when running a sour Solera; Gain techniques for adding fruit to sours
The November/December 2024 Zymurgy explores adaptive brewing, ancient beer traditions, smoked beer techniques, Bavarian beer hikes, and hop-free Dutch Kuit.
Rauchbier is arguably the most famous of the smoked beer styles, but small-batch brewer Dan Jablow demonstrates how to apply a smoky flavor and aroma to many other beers in a complementary, rather than overpowering, way.
Making sake at home is no more difficult than brewing all-grain beer, but it’s a lengthy undertaking. The process might seem complex, but taking it one step at a time will reward the patient homebrewer with excellent homemade sake. This comprehensive guide teaches you how.
Check out these strong, rich, and very malty German-style doppelbock recipes to find inspiration for your next brew day!
The November/December 2024 Zymurgy explores adaptive brewing, ancient beer traditions, smoked beer techniques, Bavarian beer hikes, and hop-free Dutch kuit beer, blending modern innovation with rich brewing history for homebrewers of all backgrounds and interests.
Homebrewers with disabilities often need to rethink how they approach a brew day. From cleaning out the mash tun when you’re in a wheelchair to taking a gravity reading with […]
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ABV: 4.33%
IBU: 40
SRM: 3.3
ABV: 5.4%
IBU: 25
SRM: 27
ABV: 7.1%
IBU: 65
SRM: 5
