A Crash Course in Homebrew Mythology and Why it Matters
Denny and Drew take a look at common homebrew “knowledge” and sort out what’s true, what’s not, and everything in between.
Ask The Experts
No homebrewing topic is off limits in this interactive Q&A panel with homebrewing luminaries Brad Smith, Jamil Zainasheff, and John Palmer. Lamenting on lagers? Interested in isinglass? Curious about carbonation? Puzzled about Pediococcus? Overanalyzing alpha acids? Bring your toughest homebrewing or professional brewing riddles and see what advice these experts…
Brewing up a Non-Alcohol Beer
Non-alcohol beer has become an increasing trend in the beer market. Different techniques to remove alcohol exist with specialized equipment, but how can we achieve low alcohol through fermentation?
British Fungus: Brettanomyces in British Brewing
This talk examines the use of Brettanomyces in UK brewing, covers the styles in which it occurred historically, and discusses modern uses of this secondary conditioning yeast. Suggested beer pairing to follow along with: Any stock pale ale, Brewery Yard
Finings and Related Additions in Mead
Fining agents are most often thought of as being used for clarification, but they have many other purposes in mead. This presentation explores the various options available for fining and clarifying mead, including the bentonite, gelatin, casein, PVPP, chitosan, silicasol/kieselsol, Sparkalloid, and enzymes. We’ll also discuss using additions to address…
Food Fermentation Concepts for Homebrewers
In addition to brewing beer, fermentation more broadly is an essential aspect of how people everywhere make effective use of food resources. Fermentation can preserve food and make it more digestible, more nutritious, more delicious, and, in some applications, less toxic. Come learn how easy it is to ferment vegetables,…
Hop Topic! Making Sense of Terpens, Thiols, and Biotransformation in the Quest for Unique Hop Expression
Brewing modern, hop-forward beer styles requires us to look beyond alpha acids and focus on hop oils, their constituents, and how addition timing and fermentation processes affect hop aroma. Centered around the latest hops research, we will examine several families of hop compounds and their contributions to bitterness, flavor, and…
In the Kitchen with Vinnie & Natalie Cilurzo and Adam Dulye
Join Vinnie & Natalie Cilurzo of Russian River Brewing Co. and Brewers Association Executive Chef Adam Dulye as they walk you through two homebrew recipes from Russian River and four recipes paired to the beers from Adam. Homebrew, culinary and pairing tips, tricks, and stories about! The homebrew and beer recipes…
Keynote
Bailey Spaulding, CEO and Co-Founder of Jackalope Brewing Co. in Nashville, TN presents the Homebrew Con 2020 Keynote Address. In 2006, while attending Vanderbilt University Law School in Nashville, TN, Bailey Spaulding began homebrewing and writing her own recipes. By 2009, Bailey realized her passion was brewing beer (and less…
Lager Brewing Techniques: Fermentation, Decoction mashing, and Hopping
Lager beers require different methods than the more commonly made ales. This talk will discuss the rationale and approaches for these methods and show how they can easily be applied in the homebrewery to make traditional lager beers. We will present three separate, short, linked talks covering fermentation, decoction mashing,…
Méthode Traditionelle: Brewing in the Champagne Method
Join Annie Johnson as she explores the magnificent symbiosis between beer brewing and sparkling wine production. Discover how you can use the traditional Champagne method to produce amazing Champagne-inspired beers. Suggested Beer Pairing DeuS Brut de Flandres from Browerij Bosteels…
Oven Beers: Historical Brewing Techniques
Eastern Europe is home to a large family of beers where the brewing process makes use of the great Russian oven. These beers are fundamentally different from western European beers. This talk covers a few examples of oven-based beers, including Lithuanian keptinis, Russian farmhouse ale, and a few other examples.
Practicing Precise Packaging Tips & Tricks for Bottling and Kegging
Never fear under- or over-carbonated beer again! Learn how to precisely package your finished beer into all types of bottles or kegs.
Recreating the Original India Pale Ale
This seminar tells the story of the IPA’s rise to popularity in the 18th century, how it was made, and how it likely tasted.
Stewarding Quality in the Malt & Hop Supply Chain
The supply chains that successfully deliver malt and hops to brewers are long and complex. Managing great quality in agricultural raw materials involves aspects of breeding, commercialization, growing, processing, packaging, storage, and transportation. Join John Mallett as we journey along those paths with a particular focus on food safety, communication,…
The Science and Art of Blending Hops
Hop vendors continue to provide brewers with more information about the compounds in a particular lot of hops, while researchers study the aromas and flavors those compounds might provide. But when a brewer is considering blending Saaz with Citra or using Aramis instead of Strisselspalt, it is essential to also…
The Wonderful World of Kveik
Recent years have witnessed a huge amount of interest in these Norwegian yeasts. Kveik takes everything we thought we knew about brewing and flips it on its head.
Using Common Sensory: Organizing Beer Sensory Experiences to Improve Your Palate
Performing sensory analysis can seem intimidating to many people who would like to improve their palates but aren’t sure where or how to start. Learning more about beer ingredients while expanding your beer vocabulary and tasting ability is not only fun but also approachable. It can even be…
Wine and Cider Making for Homebrewers: How to Use the Equipment You Already Have to Make Hard Cider and Wine
Wine and cider making can seem intimidating, but we will discuss ways to easily use the equipment you already have to branch out a little into making wines and ciders. We will discuss kit wines, “country wines” (non-grape wines), cider, and the basics of grape winemaking in a fun and…
Yeast Blending: Building the Perfect New England IPA
Join Sam Wineka, lab manager of Bootleg Biology, to discuss all the benefits of blending yeasts in brewing. Learn why you might want to consider blending strains in your next brew and how to maintain a practical yeast bank at home. Lastly, explore how you might build a yeast blend…
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