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Understanding Mashing in Beer Brewing – All Grain Basics

by Brad Smith on April 28, 2023 · 1 comment

This week I take a closer look at the mashing process and what is actually going on when we mash malted barley and then sparge it to produce wort during the brewing process. The Purpose of Mashing Mashing is, in its most simple form, a process that breaks longer carbohydrate molecule chains into simpler sugars […]

BeerSmith 2.3 Update First Look – Release Date 8 August 2016

by Brad Smith on July 25, 2016 · 23 comments

I’m happy to announce the latest update to BeerSmith, V2.3 is coming on 8 August and has been in beta testing since June. BeerSmith V2.3 includes some of the most asked for features including much easier recipe editing, enhanced water tools, mash pH prediction and adjustment and significant updates to the brewing engine. The next […]

Mash Temperature and Beer Body in All Grain Brewing

by Brad Smith on December 20, 2012 · 29 comments

Great beer balances bitterness, color, flavor and body. As an all-grain brewer, you need understand how to control the body of your home brewed beer using mash temperature. By altering your mash schedule to match the style of beer you are brewing you can achieve precise control over the body of your beer…

John Palmer on Hops and Home Brewing – BeerSmith Podcast 46

by Brad Smith on October 1, 2012 · 0 comments

This week my guest is John Palmer, author of “How to Brew”. John shares his thoughts on brewing with hops including some of the newest understanding regarding how to get the most out of high alpha hops, hop freshness and when to best add hop additions to maximize your flavor and aroma. Download the MP3 […]

Hop Chemistry and Beer with James Altwies – BeerSmith Podcast 38

by Brad Smith on May 13, 2012 · 4 comments

This week my guest is James Altwies, the President of Gorst Valley Hops. James is an expert in hop chemistry and this week we’re going to discuss what alpha acids, beta acids and hop aroma oils are and how they can help you make better beer. Download the MP3 File – Right Click and “Save […]