


What’s the Difference Between Ale and Lager?
There are a number of misconceptions concerning the differences between ales and lagers. If you were asked to offer blanket statements like "all ales are like this" and "all lagers are like that," you would be stuck. After all, both ales…

Vitoria Vienna Pilsner
A step infusion mash is employed to mash the grains. Add 9.5 quarts (9 L) of 140°F (60°C) water to the crushed grain, stir, stabilize, and hold the temperature at 132°F (56°C) for 30 minutes. Add 4.75 quarts (4.5 L)…

The Homebrewer’s Table: Brunch Frittata with German-style Märzen
Brunch and beers! Pair this tasty breakfast frittata with a classic German Marzen. Beer recipe included.

January/February 2018 Zymurgy Magazine Links
For your convenience, all links mentioned in the January/February 2018 issue of Zymurgy magazine are listed below. About Zymurgy Zymurgy is the bi-monthly journal for members of the American Homebrewers Association (AHA). All issues of Zymurgy magazine through the year 2000 can…

Southern Hemisphere Homebrewing
[This article is the online extra article of the January/February 2018 issue of Zymurgy magazine.] At the second annual South American Homebrewers Cup (2ª Copa Sudamericana de Homebrewers), a wise man pointed out to me…

Weissbier Flavor Chemistry
Editor's Note: This article complements Chris Colby's article "The Many Ways to Weissbier" that appears in the January/February 2018 issue of Zymurgy. Arguably, the most interesting bit of chemistry relevant to brewing a wheat…

Right on Hoover Hefeweizen
[This recipe is featured in the January/February 2018 issue of Zymurgy magazine.] Make your yeast starter 2–3 days ahead of time. In a large kitchen pot (not your brew pot), heat 2 gallons (8 L) of water to…

The Homebrewer’s Table: Collard Greens with Dark Lager
Brew this dark lager homebrew recipe and pair it with Millie's southern-style collard greens recipe.

AHA Issues Awards in the 2nd Annual Capitol Hill Staff Competition in D.C.
On December 12, 2017, a remarkable event took place in our nation's capital when Republicans and Democrats united over something we all love: homebrew and independent bee
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