The first lager recipe originated in Germany in the 16th century, where it got its name lager or “lagern” in German which means “to store”. Lagern is a direct reference to the traditional brewing process that was used to make lagers, which involved storing the beer in cold caves or cellars for several weeks or … Read more
Imperial stout, also known as Russian Imperial stout, was originally brewed in London for export to Russia. It was originally brewed with a higher gravity and more hops than other stouts in order to withstand the long journey to Russia and to also provide a more robust flavor that distinguishes it from many of the … Read more
Having been used in brewing for centuries, Saaz hops are a type of hop considered to be one of the noble hop varieties. They are named after the city of Žatec in the Czech Republic, which has been well-known for the production of hops since the Middle Ages. They are known for their delicate, floral … Read more
Like many aspects of all-grain brewing, Vorlauf is a technique that some brewers perform and deem an essential step in producing the highest quality beer possible while others believe it to be an unnecessary step and skip it entirely. In this article, we will explain what a Vorlauf is, whether it needs to be included … Read more
When it comes to performing a mash out some brewers consider it to be an important part of the beer-making process while others don’t believe it has any effect on the final product and skip it entirely. Mashing involves soaking crushed grains in warm water for 60 – 90 minutes, also known as steeping. The … Read more