August 2010

Filtering Home Brewed Beer

by Brad Smith on August 27, 2010 · 18 comments

Almost all commercial brewers filter their beer to rapidly improve flavor and clarity.  Yet few home brewers filter their beer, either because they lack the equipment or prefer the raw flavor of unfiltered beer.  However filtering is a good option for intermediate to advanced brewers who want crystal clear, smooth flavored beer. Why Filter? Filtering [...]

Aluminum vs Stainless? Best Beer Brewing Pots

by Brad Smith on August 17, 2010 · 13 comments

A perpetual debate among home brewers and on various discussion forums is the merits of aluminum vs stainless steel pots for brewing beer.  This week we look at the pros and cons of each to help you make your own educated decision on your next beer brewing pot. Aluminum Pot Pros and Cons Aluminum pots [...]

Calibrating your Home Brewing Equipment

by Brad Smith on August 7, 2010 · 5 comments

Professional brewers will tell you that consistency is the the key to great beer. Most competitive home brewers are religious in their measurements and processes to ensure consistently great beer. However, most homebrewers take their measurements at face value without bothering to calibrate them.