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Category Archives: homebrewing

Great Compromise Classic American Pilsener

(Comments about this beer will be added up top over time as I taste it)
This is a compromise of different flavors that the household seems to like.  It doesn’t really adhere to any BJCP category.  The closest I think would be a Classic American Pilsner, but the hops are modern and hence unconventional.  We wanted [...]

An Introduction to Homebrewing Using Gallon Batches

I’m going to share here my experiences with a most basic process that doesn’t require any special equipment. This way, you can walk away from the experience without spending much money, and you’ll know if you are into it. I am going to share how to make a little over a gallon of [...]

Redneck Belgian Tripel

I got some steam-crimped barley at ~$8.00 for a 50# sack awhile ago. I didn’t know the condition of the barley at the time, but my intention in buying it was to try malting it. When I opened the sack, I saw the barley was destroyed and in no shape for malting. [...]