Chris White on Yeast and His New Book – BSHB Podcast #4
This week I interview Dr Chris White, the founder of White Labs and coauthor of the new book “Yeast, The […]
Schwarzbier Recipes – German Black Beer
Schwarzbier (which means “black beer”) is a dark lager from Germany that has its origins in the middle ages. It
John Palmer – The Home Brewing Celebrity – BSHB Podcast Ep 3
This week I talk with John Palmer, author of “How to Brew” which is the top selling Home Brewing book
How to Use a Refractometer, Brix and Beer Brewing
Refractometers are widely used in the wine and beer industry by to track fermentation, but less commonly used by home
The Home Brewing with BeerSmith Book is Out
Just a quick (and final) note since I have a lot of you who follow the blog via RSS/Email –
Beer Bloggers and 365 Beers-BSHB Podcast Episode 2
This week we talk with two of my good blogging friends, Ron and Al from Hop Talk and also Alan
Home Brewing with BeerSmith Book – Its Released!
I’ll keep this post short as I’ve already talked quite a bit about my new book that was just released.
Arctic Alchemy with Chris Bowen – BSHB Podcast Episode 1
In the first episode of the BeerSmith Home Brewing podcast, I interview Chris Bowen of Arctic Alchemy as he walks
Saison Beer – Belgian Farmhouse Ale Recipes
Saison is a light, refreshing ale originally brewed in farmhouses in the French speaking regions of Belgium for field workers. Now the beer is brewed in many locations around the world. Its a complex style with a mix of fruity aroma and flavor, some spiciness and even a hint of tartness. Today I’ll take a look at the history of Saison, how to brew it and some Saison recipes.
Home Brewing with BeerSmith – My New Book
I’ve had a lot of people ask me if there was any way to get a printed collection of the
5 Ways to Save Money Home Brewing
The global recession has put pressure on the budget of many home brewers, so this week I share 5 tips to help you save money on your next batch of beer.
Apparent and Real Attenuation for Beer Brewers – Part 2
Last week in part one of this series, we covered how to calculate apparent attenuation for our beer and what the difference is between real and apparent extract. This week we’ll take a look at apparent and real attenuation, and how to use attenuation in designing beer recipes.
Barley Crusher Giveaway Reminder – Closes Sep 15th
Just a quick reminder that there is only a week left (we close out September 15th 2010) if you want
Apparent and Real Attenuation for Beer Brewers – Part 1
Attenuation is a term often thrown around by home brewers at parties to impress non-brewers, but understanding the different forms
Trappist Dubbel and Tripel Beer Recipes
Trappist ale is a beer brewed originally by Trappist monks. The style and its substyles (Enkel, Dubbel and Tripel) have also been popularized by many microbreweries over the last 30 years. This week, we take a look at the popular Trappist style and how to formulate recipes to brew this beer at home.
Filtering Home Brewed Beer
Almost all commercial brewers filter their beer to rapidly improve flavor and clarity. Yet few home brewers filter their beer,
Aluminum vs Stainless? Best Beer Brewing Pots
A perpetual debate among home brewers and on various discussion forums is the merits of aluminum vs stainless steel pots
Calibrating your Home Brewing Equipment
Professional brewers will tell you that consistency is the the key to great beer. Most competitive home brewers are religious in their measurements and processes to ensure consistently great beer. However, most homebrewers take their measurements at face value without bothering to calibrate them.
