May 29, 2013
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It’s always a good idea to think ahead, especially when brewing beer, as many styles require several months (even up to a year) of maturing, before they reach their prime. This is especially the case with darker beers and/or beers … Continue reading
May 26, 2013
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Today we brewed the Imperial IPA mentioned in the previous post, and also tried out a new mashing strategy. We have previously been doing single-vessel mashing with our brew kettle, most recently using BIAB-bags. The problem with the bags is … Continue reading
May 24, 2013
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I brewed an Imperial IPA about a year ago using 500 g of hops (for 20 liters) and 5 different hop varieties. I was quite happy with how it turned out, but it was maybe a bit muddled, slightly grassy … Continue reading
May 22, 2013
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An article on the physiology and fermentation performance of various lager yeast strains and Saccharoyces eubayanus that I co-authored has been accepted for publication in the Yeast journal and the article was just released online. We found that the fermentation … Continue reading
May 21, 2013
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I’m not only a big fan of beer, but I also enjoy well-made long drinks, such as Gin & Tonic and Moscow Mule. Having made my own beer for a couple of years now, I thought it would be interesting … Continue reading
May 17, 2013
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My inactivity on the blog seems to be a recurring theme, and this time I’ve been both abroad and busy at work. The brewing of the recipe mentioned in the previous post went quite well, but had a minor hiccup … Continue reading
May 2, 2013
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I haven’t brewed many English-style beers during my homebrewing career, mostly because I’m more fond of the flavor profile of new world hops (e.g. Amarillo, Cascade, Citra, Simcoe, etc.) and I like my beers hoppy rather than malty. I do … Continue reading