Why the hell are we still transferring our beer into secondary fermentation? Seriously. For years, homebrewers were told to ferment their beer for five to seven days, transfer it into a secondary fermenter, and leave it there to clear up and condition. That was supposedly how you made better beer. But here’s the question I’ve … Read more
October rolls around and Oktoberfest beer starts sounding pretty damn good. Rich malt. Fresh bread. A little toast. That beautiful copper color. Enough bitterness to balance everything without turning it into a hop bomb. The only problem? A traditional Märzen is a lager, and not every homebrewer wants to mess around with a full lager … Read more
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Homebrewing has one little problem nobody talks about much when you first get into the hobby. You eventually become really good at making beer. And then you have beer everywhere. 😂 A keg in the fridge. Another batch fermenting. A case of bottles downstairs. Maybe another beer you’re already planning to brew next weekend. That … Read more
My doctor once asked me a pretty simple question: “How many beers are you drinking in a week?” I told him: “Probably 30 to 40.” The man damn near fell out of his chair. And here’s the kicker. I wasn’t talking about little 12-ounce beers. During my brewpub days, I was drinking 20-ounce pints. Now, … Read more