February 2012
3 posts
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Spreading the Joy
Over the last month or so, I have seemingly been spending more time helping others brew than brewing for myself. This is quite alright with me in many respects, as the joy of brewing lies not only in the delicious final product, but also in the time spent in the company of others who share the same passion for our hobby. It gives me even more joy to help those who are ready to take a leap of some...
To mash out, or not to mash out?
Got another question for the masses, if anyone can help. I am curious to know what the benefits are to a mash-out step during the brew process. Is this a necessary step for all-grain brewers? If so, what is the best way to go about implementing this practice into my existing process? Any help y’all can offer would be greatly appreciated!
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Unorthodox Practices
When I decided to brew my California Red Ale (see previous post for recipe) I made a decision to test the limits of my equipment and see what would come of it. More specifically, I was growing weary of sloooowwwly lautering my runnings over the coarse of nearly 2 hours. The method I was taught by my friend (and future pro brewer) Karl was not really working for me. Also, I figured that since he...