September 2009

Balancing your Beer with the Bitterness Ratio

by Brad Smith on September 26, 2009 · 6 comments

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The balance between bitter hops and sweet malts has always been important in crafting world class beer. This week we take a look at the bitterness ratio and how you can use it to improve the balance of homebrewed beer recipes.

Brewing India Pale Ale Recipes IPA Beer Styles

by Brad Smith on September 13, 2009 · 12 comments

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India Pale Ale (or IPA) is a popular staple of homebrewers, microbrewers and hopheads who enjoy brewing some of the hoppiest beers on the planet. This week we look at India Pale Ale beer recipes, how to brew an IPA recipe and its history

Brewing Beer with Honey

by Brad Smith on September 5, 2009 · 19 comments

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Honey, the main ingredient in mead, has become a popular addition for many beer brewers.  Brewing with honey provides a rich array of aromas and flavors that add complexity and character to your beer.  This week we’ll take a look at some of the ways to incorporate honey into your home brewed beer. I started [...]