Peruse pairings, learn how to make beer, cider, mead, kombucha, and other alternative fermentations, get DIY tutorials, and much more in our archives.
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Establish basic guidelines for recipe design that considers both ingredients and process; Develop recipe formulation skills that incorporate new and atypical ingredients; Incorporate tasting feedback into a recursive process that keeps recipes fresh and improving
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Hear new research that indicates the medieval definition of gruit beer does not match the modern view of generic unhopped herbal ale.
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What it takes to make a winning beer in a club competition; Discuss how to organize a club event and beer contest; Share examples of several successful homebrew club contests and event ideas;
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Get to know the basic science behind koji, including how it works and why it's used in traditional fermented products; Learn how to make koji at home and how to use it to make your own custom ferments.
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Discuss parti-gyle options, including base case and variants on base case, capping mash, and blending options; Hear tips and tricks along the way (including fun club competitions with parti-gyle)
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Discuss what pH is and how it affects your beer; Learn techniques for measuring and controlling pH; Understand proper selection, care, and use of a pH meter
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Learn how to select the right fruit; Understand fermentation considerations of fruit additions; Explore fruit contributions to balance, color, clarity, and sensory.
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Learn the basics of decoction, including the history and concept; Understand the parameters and their influence on the beer; Make your way through how to plan for a decoction mash.
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Discover the earliest evidence of beer production in ancient Egypt; Examine the different types of Egyptian beer; Learn ingredients, processes, and quality of ancient Egyptian beer and brewing.
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Learn processes to incorporate historical recipes into your modern mead making in ways that meet your individual goals and preferences.
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