the BrewFanatics

The last time Josh and I whipped up this imperial stout it turned out pretty darn good. This week we tried to re-create the original. We also tried a different method to sparge the grains. Check it out Read more…

Anyone who makes beer at home knows cooling the wort prior to pitching the yeast is a crucial step. This past weekend we tried out a simple and effective way to do just that Read more…

Josh and Dave crack open the first two bottles of their Irish Red Ale (different mash temperature experiment). There were various differences along the way including the color, clarity, ABV, and onset of fermentation. This video covers their results of the taste, body, and overall impression. Check it out!

So now we have our two separate batches of wort ready to boil. There are a few more key steps to take in order to get a good beer Read more…

Josh and Dave whip up a batch of Irish Red Ale in two separate 1 gallon fermenters. The question: What effect will different mash temperatures have on the outcome of the beer, keeping everything else the same? Read more…