Archive for January, 2009
Saturday, January 31st, 2009
Thinking of growing hops? Now is the time to start ordering rhizomes for 2009. They sell out fast so order soon. Planting happens in the spring time.
In the first year the yield will be small. Only in the second year does the plant really take off and yield ...
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Thursday, January 29th, 2009
There are three main categories for mash tun manifolds: Wire mesh tubing, Copper or CPVC manifold, and a false bottom. This article will explain how to build a copper manifold and hopefully save you a few trips to the hardware store.
A copper manifold installed in the bottom of ...
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Saturday, January 24th, 2009
Beer comes in a wide range of bitterness. This chart shows the BJCP beer styles and their international bittering unit (IBU) ranges in bar graph format.
Data for this chart comes from the the Beer Judge Certification Program (BJCP).
Posted in Beer Styles | 2 Comments »
Thursday, January 15th, 2009
Makes an excellent light lager, but not an American light lager, slightly maltier and more bitter. Very drinkable beer, easy on the palate but not watered down at all. Helles means 'light' in German.
This is pretty close to Spaten.
Target Volume (Gallons)
5
Total Cost
$33.35
Yield (ounces)
630
Cost per 12 oz bottle
$0.64
Boil Time
60
min
GRAINS
Pounds
Points/Gal
Total Points
Cost
Extra Light ...
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Monday, January 12th, 2009
If you are converting a cooler into a mash / lauter tun this guide will show you how to install a bulkhead and ball valve. On the outside of the cooler, a ball valve attaches to a bulkhead. The bulkhead passes through the wall of the cooler. On the inside ...
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Saturday, January 10th, 2009
If you are going all-grain, you are likely a pretty serious brewer. Eventually you will want to do 10 gallon batches. Even if you are not ready for 10 gallon batches, when going all-grain, it is recommended to jump straight to the 15 gallon size kettle. ...
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Sunday, January 4th, 2009
Beer comes in a wide range of alcohol content. This chart shows the BJCP beer styles and their alcohol by volume (ABV) in bar graph format.
Data for this chart comes from the the Beer Judge Certification Program (BJCP).
Posted in Beer Styles | No Comments »
