
Tall, Dark and Bready
Mash grains and rice hulls (if using) at 122° F (50° C) and allow to rest 20 minutes for a protein rest. Pull 9 qt. (8.5 L) thick mash and slowly heat to bring to a boil over 20 minutes.…
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Mash grains and rice hulls (if using) at 122° F (50° C) and allow to rest 20 minutes for a protein rest. Pull 9 qt. (8.5 L) thick mash and slowly heat to bring to a boil over 20 minutes.…
It was that extraordinarily exciting time of year again. Average high and low temperatures were dropping daily, some days precipitously. Rain had returned to Portlandia, and the leaves had started to dress up in their fabulous fall colors.…
I am current (2017–2018) and past (1999–2000) president of the Bloatarian Brewing League, a 31-year-old homebrew club in Cincinnati. Like many clubs, we’ve had challenges attracting a more diverse membership. We aren’t where we want…
Cellaring is the process of allowing a beer to mature under specific conditions to achieve nuances, particularly in its flavor and aroma, that often can only be achieved with aging. What you're left with after aging beer successfully is what…
Recipe submitted by Milena and Chris Perrine, CraftBeering.com. Introduction and beer pairing written by Millie Shamburger, American Homebrewers Association. Any recipe starring cheese and potatoes deserves to be highlighted, if not exalted. It really doesn’t…
This fall, the Brewers Association (BA) and the American Homebrewers Association (AHA) will mix homebrew with politics once again to host the third annual Capitol Hill Staff Homebrew Competition in Washington, D.C., and a daylong homebrew event for members and staff…
Combine cider and yeast, aerate, ferment at 65° F to 70° F (18-21° C) for 7-10 days, rack to secondary fermenter, and add pectic enzyme. Condition/clear in secondary fermenter for 4-6 weeks. Bottle condition with 6.25 ounces (175 g) corn sugar or force…
The Beer Judge Certification Program (BJCP) released their 2017 annual report detailing the organization's growth, major efforts across the program, and achievements.
With the rollout of the club insurance premium reimbursement plan, it is important that all AHA members who are in good financial standing with their local homebrew clubs update their account on HomebrewersAssociation.org. This will allow us to…
Got a thirst for something with a bit more kick? We've compiled 11 strong beer recipes spanning an array of styles and brewing techniques.
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