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All-Grain (Brew in a Bag) Homebrewing
Brew in a bag is one of the easiest ways to make all-grain beer at home, requiring minimal equipment, space and steps compared to traditional all-grain methods.
Bring 4.75 gal (17.9 L) of mash water to 167°F (75°C) and mash grains at 154°F (68°C) for 1 hour. Heat 4.5 gal (17 L) of sparge water to 180°F (82°C) water in a kettle. Sparge, collect 6.25 gal (23.7…
Extract with Specialty Grains Homebrewing
In this homebrewing tutorial we take the all-extract brewing process to the next step by incorporating the use of specialty grains, such as crystal or chocolate malt, to add complexity and color to a homebrew recipe. This process requires minimal…
All-Grain (Batch Sparge) Homebrewing
Part 1: In the first video of the Introduction To All-Grain Brewing video series, American Homebrewers Association Director Gary…
Follow along with AHA Director Gary Glass as he walks you through an entire extract brew day, from boil to bottling. This is a great starting point for new homebrewers or folks looking for a quick and easy…
Chris Swersey and Chuck Skypeck currently serve as technical staffers at the Brewers Association (BA). Both had long careers as craft brewers before joining the BA staff. As brewers at Mickey Finn’s (Libertyville, Illinois), Leinenkugel’s Ballyard Brewery…
Mash at 152°F (67°C) for 60 minutes. Mash out at 168°F (76°C) for 10 minutes. Conduct a 90 minute boil. Ferment at 70°F (21°C), and then condition in secondary at 60°F (16°C) for at least one week.
Single infusion mash at 152° F (67° C) for 90 minutes. Primary Fermentation: 15 days at 54°F (12°C). Secondary Fermentation: 14 days at 34°F (1°C).
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