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The Anatomy of a Beer Faucet
Whether you own a kegerator, are building a home draft system, or simply want to know what’s going on behind the scenes when the bartender pulls a pint of your …More
New tips & techniques
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Funkwerks’ 5 Tips for Kettle Sours
Funkwerks, a saison-focused brewery in Fort Collins, Colo., has racked up more than its fair share of awards since opening in December 2010. Co-founders Brad Lincoln and Gordon Schuck took …More
Wet Hopped Beer: Showcasing Fresh Hops
Fresh is best, they say, and beer is no exception. Fresh ingredients are important for flavor and quality, and hops are among the most celebrated. The hop harvest is like Christmas for …More
Bitter Debate: Two Perspectives on Achieving Consistent Bitterness in Homebrewed Beer
This article is the September/October 2016 Zymurgy magazine online extra. The international bittering unit (IBU) is meant to tell us something about the bitterness of our beer, but the scale is …More
AHA-approved beer, mead and cider recipes
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An Open Letter to Pumpkin Beer Haters
The opinions expressed in this op-ed do not necessarily reflect those of the American Homebrewers Association. The AHA staffer who wrote this letter has chosen to remain anonymous for their own safety. * …More
A Zymurgy Live Preview with the New Belgium Brewmaster
Peter Bouckaert has been an integral figure in the craft beer industry in the United States for the past 20+ years as the brewmaster for New Belgium Brewing Company. During …More
Tuesday Beer Trivia: Sour Beers
Test your knowledge on the science of sour beers in this week’s Tuesday Beer Trivia quiz. Always wanted to know how much you understand about brewing sour beers? Test yourself and see …More
Submit your Homebrew Gadgets to Zymurgy
Have an idea for a homebrew gadget that should be included in the 10th Annual Gadget issue? Tell us below and it might be featured in the January/February 2017 Zymurgy magazine. The …More
Impressive homebrewing systems & gadgets
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Homebrew Hack: DIY Smell-Proof Airlock
I’ve fermented quite a few batches of beer, mead, and cider at home. Typically they bubble away in a closet or fermentation chamber: places where they are out of sight …More
The Poor Man’s Hop Spider DIY
I’m always on the lookout for ways to improve my brewing processes without breaking the bank. Most recently, I’ve had my eye on the popular hop spider DIY project. This …More
How to Make a Stir Plate
While there are multiple ways to grow yeast in a starter, one of the most effective is to use a stir plate. Stir plates utilize magnetic attraction to create a …More
Build Your Own Aquarium Bar
Dean Robb, Chris Harton and Brandon Luehrs all live together in Santa Barbara, Calif. The trio enjoys homebrewing and building projects, so they married two of their favorite hobbies and built a …More
