malt extract

Malt Extract Beer Brewing

by Brad Smith on August 16, 2008 · 2 comments

Brewing with malt extract (liquid or dry) is the starting point for every new brewer. This week we take a look at how to optimize your beer by understanding malt extract and the brewing process.

Better Beer with Late Malt Extract Additions

by Brad Smith on February 20, 2008 · 8 comments

Today we look at a method for malt extract brewers that can improve the quality and color of your extract beer. Both liquid and dried malt extract beers suffer from an effect called a Maillard reaction as well as carmelization when brewing. A Maillard reaction is a chemical reaction that occurs between amino acids and [...]