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Pulque: Mexico’s Ancient Fermented Beverage
Pulque is an authentically Mexican beverage that is said to be the oldest fermented drink known to North America. Made from the fermented nectar of agave, this ancient elixir born …More
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Brut IPA Style Description 1.0
Zymurgy associate editor Amahl Turczyn developed this brut IPA style description for the Commercial Calibration section of the Mar/Apr 2019 issue of Zymurgy. It has not been endorsed by the BJCP …More
Esters vs. Phenols in Beer
When perceiving certain aromas of beer, you may hear people refer to “esters” and “phenols.” These terms are often times used incorrectly or interchangeably. The fact of the matter is, …More
How To Make Kombucha
Simply put, kombucha is fermented tea. A culture of bacteria called SCOBY (Symbiotic Culture of Bacteria and Yeast), sometimes called “the mother,” consumes the sugar in a fermentation process just like yeast does in beer. …More
AHA-approved beer, mead and cider recipes
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Paradise Strong: Homebrewers Recover from the Camp Fire
Dustin Wandtke, vice president of the Brewers of Paradise homebrew club, was getting his daughter ready for school. Having lived in Paradise, Calif., for nearly two decades, his routine had …More
Zymurgy’s Best Beers in America Voting
It’s time once again for Zymurgy’s Best Beers in America voting! As homebrewers and beer lovers, Zymurgy readers have the most educated and adventurous palates on the planet. So we’re asking …More
Homebrew Legislation Update: January/February 2019
March 1, 2019 The American Homebrewers Association’s mission is to promote the community of homebrewers and empower homebrewers to make the best beer in the world. A component of this mission …More
5 Homebrew Shops That Are Also Breweries
Combining a homebrew shop with a brewery makes perfect sense and creates a fun and inviting atmosphere for everyone. Homebrewers can get inspired by creative tap lists, grab a new …More
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How to Build a Mash Tun
Unless you’re using the brew in a bag technique, a mash tun is an essential piece of equipment when advancing to all-grain brewing. Mash tuns come in all shapes, sizes …More
How to Build a Hop Oast
Growing hops at home is a common past time of the homebrewer. It’s a great way to be more hands on with your homebrew, to supplement some of the hops …More
How to Build a Temperature Controller
This dual-stage temperature controller is perfect for managing temperatures of your kegerator, fermentation chamber or keezer. It allows for a hot and a cool trigger to be individually controlled, so …More
Party Time: Homebrew Club Bars
Drew Beechum is a past president of the Maltose Falcons and a frequent contributor to Zymurgy. This article appeared in the Mar/Apr 2008 issue of Zymurgy magazine. Ah, that satisfied smirk …More
