Journal of Brewing

Ok, its been a while, but good things come to those who wait.
Acting on a whim, I decided to make some pale ale using exclusively Simcoe hops.
For the last few batches I’ve been doing all-grain but I just felt like doing an extract version. I just can’t wait to taste it.
Starter: Made a [...]

It was a last minute decision. I had been thinking about it for awhile and muttering about it at the brew club meetings. I happened upon two 7 gallon coolers and fitted them with ball valves. That’s right everyone, it was all-grain time.
Needless to say I didn’t enter this little exercise without [...]

So the time has finally come. Spring is here and even though it doesn’t feel like it yet I know i’m going to want a crisp smooth refreshing brew to cap off those warm evenings. In the wake of this desire and my ability to think ahead, it’s time for a lager. [...]

A little ditty we’re constructing for phDiesel. “Cash Rules Everything Around Me” Ale. Since he’s an accountant I thought he’d appreciate it. I think it’s supposed to be a pale to medium colored ale. We picked up the ingredients from Northern Brewer.
The new trick with this brew is defintely going to [...]

My latest kit from Northern Brewer is on its way to my home. I’ll be attempting their India Pale Ale. Why an IPA, well I say to you, why not?
I really enjoy this style of beer for a variety of reasons. First, as a hophead, I love to be pelted in the [...]

Recipe Source: Northern Brewer
As the winter finally began to show signs of relenting I decided that the darker beers could take a back seat. It was time to bring in those lighter color beers that remind me of spring and summer. With that in mind I decided to try out the Irish Draught [...]

The first thing I noticed about this recipe from others was that it used a lot less malt extract syrup than I had used before. They also picked a nice selection of specialty grains that I steeped in the water first. In place of another 3.3lbs of malt extract syrup, there was 1lb [...]