Zymurgy Magazine | Gadget Issue

January/February 2020

From a beer buffet, stacking hops tins, portable BIAB hoist, to draught line rinser, automated chiller cleaner – check out our 14th Annual Homebrew Gadgets report in the Jan/Feb Zymurgy!

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Gadgets 2020

By Zymurgy Readers

From cleverly used common items to custom 3D-printed solutions, it’s clear that many homebrewers love the problem-solving aspects of our hobby almost as much as the beer itself. Here are a few of the engineering marvels you’ve put into the service of beer.

Zymurgy: January/February 2020

Jopen Beer

By: Filip Paprocki

This high-gravity, spontaneously fermented Polish beer disappeared from everyday production in Gdańsk after the First World War. Nobody alive today knows how it tasted, and very few written records about its ingredients and production still survive.

Zymurgy: January/February 2020

Pure Water

By: Martin Brungard

In this second installment of our two-part series on reverse osmosis (RO), you’ll learn what to expect with RO system operation, what enhancements you might incorporate into your system, and how to maintain it.

Zymurgy: January/February 2020

Backcountry Brewing

By: Matt Wastradowski

Eager to work Mother Nature’s rich pantry into your next batch? Why not brew while you enjoy the great outdoors? Whether a weekend camping trip or a through-hike of the Pacific Crest Trail, brewing is the perfect excuse to get outside and practice your passion.

Zymurgy: January/February 2020

When Pros Clone Homebrew

By: Kristen Kuchar

For most of the 113 entries in this year’s Great American Beer Festival(R) Pro-Am Competition, the experience is about more than the medal. It’s a highly sought-after opportunity to brew on a commercial system and collaborate with a professional.