The three-piece airlock features a very simple yet ingenious design. It was created as a one-way airflow system that allows CO2 to exit the fermentation vessel without allowing outside air to enter. It’s always done a more-than-satisfactory job at what it was designed to do but things have changed. … [Read more...]
Quick Characteristics Brewery: Deschutes Brewery Location: Bend, OR Style: American Porter ABV: 5.2% IBUs: 30 Hops: Cascade, Tettnang & Bravo Malt: Carapils, Pale, Wheat, Chocolate & Crystal … [Read more...]
Table of Contents The History of Beer Flights Beer Flight Basics The Purpose of Beer Flights The Business Side of Flights Ever since my first introduction into the wonderful world of beer flights I’ve been hooked. In my opinion there is no better and easier … [Read more...]
Quick Characteristics Brewery: Oskar Blues Brewing Co. Location: Longmont, CO Style: American Double/Imperial IPA ABV: 8.7% IBUs: 60 Appearance: Subdued Orange-Red With a Little Murkiness Within Aroma: … [Read more...]
As you may know, heat is one of beer’s big enemies. It can promote oxidation, which is what happens when natural compounds within the beer react with oxygen leading to off flavors in your beer. Heat can also result in flavor loss altogether, creating a bland product that is in no way reflective of … [Read more...]
Quick Characteristics Brewery: Stone Brewing Co. Location: Escondido, CA Style: Black Rye Kölsch ABV: 5.4% IBUs: 40 Appearance: Dense black with rich tan head Aroma: Sweet Malts with Hints of … [Read more...]
Pre-packaged homebrewing kits are created to include everything you need to get started on your path to brewing your own beer. However, some are also compiled for the purpose of affordability. In order to keep price down, the first component that these types of kits elect to omit is the carboy, … [Read more...]
Quick Characteristics Brewery: New Belgium Brewing Company Location: Fort Collins, CO Style: Dubbel ABV: 8% IBUs: 30 Hops: Liberty, Target, Goldinas Malts: Carmel 80, Oats, Wheat, Pale, Special-B, … [Read more...]
Quick Characteristics Brewery: Sierra Nevada Brewing Company Location: Chico, CA Style: Saison / Farmhouse Ale ABV: 7.5% IBUs: 24 Hops: Summit, El Dorado, Styrian Golding, Mandarina Bavaria Malts: … [Read more...]
Hops add bitterness, flavor and aroma to your beer while acting as a natural preservative. They come in a wide variety of types that originate from regions all over the world. Some are used predominantly for bittering while others are prized for the flavors and aromas that they impart. Regardless of … [Read more...]
Quick Characteristics Brewery: Left Hand Brewing Company Location: Longmont, CO Style: Smoked Imperial Porter ABV: 8.8% IBUs: 55 Hops: Mt. Hood, CTZ Malts: Smoked Munich, Roasted Barley, Pale 2-Row, … [Read more...]