This week I take a closer look at whirlpool hopping techniques, hop stands, what whirlpool hops bring to a beer
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From the hearth-centered practices of the Ainu to the cassava brewing charms of the Makushi, tattooing and fermentation share a profound kinship as technologies of transformation that inscribe identity, honor ancestors, and sustain communities across cultures.
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Canada's Indigenous brewers are navigating a complex legacy—transforming an industry historically weaponized against their communities into a space for sovereignty and cultural pride.
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This week I take a look at the practice of using sulfites as a preservative in beer brewing, including the
A harvest-season collaboration sees Felons and Bright Brewery craft a limited, fresh hop pilsner in Bright. This week I take a look at metals, oxygen and how the two can combine to rapidly oxidize and age
Spiced beers aren’t just waiting for an occasion anymore—they’re now year-round, tapping an ever-changing cupboard of craft brewing.
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This week I take a look at when you should apply different mash techniques to achieve a particular style or
Tooheys and Dune Rats have partnered in latest campaign to endorse live music across a number of Sydney venues. 
One of the classic styles, and one of the most fabulous beers steeped in history, Kölsch is often underrated and overlooked. 
Heaps Normal Records will work with emerging musicians each quarter to release vinyl records, merch and other products. This week I take a look at yeast blends and how you can blend yeast to achieve a unique flavor
This week in part 4, I cover common beer infections including wild yeast and bacteria as well as some equipment and material concerns related to cleaning and sanitation. In Part 1 I provided an introduction to cleaning and sanitation and explained why it is a two step process. Part 2 covered cleaners for home brewing […] 
A New Normal is an exhibition taking place at Vivid Sydney, which will actualise solutions for a self-sufficient Sydney, including a beer from Heaps Normal. 
This week I take a look at sanitizers to use for beer brewing. In part 1 I presented an introduction to cleaning and sanitation and the importance of separately cleaning and sanitizing. Part 2 featured the most common cleaners used for beer brewing and their strengths and weaknesses. Sanitizing Sanitizing is the process of reducing […] 
This week I dive into the very important topic of cleaning and sanitation for beer brewing and cover some of the basic terms and definitions. In part 2 I’m going to cover the cleaning process and strengths and weaknesses of different cleaners, and in part 3 I will cover sanitation and sanitizers. Why is Cleaning […] 
The Independent Brewers Association has put forward six proposals to the Federal Government to help save Australia’s independent brewing industry.
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Many of the qualities that make beer so deeply enjoyable and dear to us can be traced directly to an unsung role: the cellar person.
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This week I take a look at the process of lautering or sparging your all grain beer. What appears to be a simple process actually has some interesting complexities to it. Lautering Lautering would appear to be one of the simplest steps in all grain brewing. Hot water is run through the grain bed to […] At several breweries in the UK, people who have learning disabilities have proven themselves to be effective and valuable employees when given the opportunity to show what they can do.
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Summer is here! Melissa Corbin serves up 11 craft-beer destinations and happenings, from the Pacific Northwest to the Deep South.
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April 2 event will feature 20 Australian craft beers on tap plus live music, auctions, food and more.
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This week I take a look at “dry hop creep”, what it is, how it affects beer and how to prevent it. This is my second article on the topic, and you can find the earlier article on dry hop creep here. What is Dry Hop Creep? At the basic level, dry hop creep is […] 
Over 50 breweries will be showcased across two ticketed sessions at the Mercure Canberra.
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With the growing popularity of small tabletop all-grain brewing systems I decided to take a look this week at how to set up and use these systems in BeerSmith. Tabletop All-in-one Brewing Systems There has been an explosion in the popularity of small all-in-one all grain electric brewing systems. These include systems like the DigiMash, […] 
This week I take a look at the differences between alpha and beta amylase which act during the mash to convert longer starch chains to simple sugars in beer. Alpha vs Beta Amylase Enzymes are naturally produced in malted barley during the malting process. Chief among these are alpha amylase and beta amylase. They are […] Melbourne brewery’s Peanut Butter & Jam Barrel Aged Porter is being recalled.
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On IPA Day Balter’s Scott Hargrave chats their new West Coast version and IPA evolution.
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New beer honours the often overlooked woman who helped design Canberra.
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As the six breweries owned by the IBA’s board have already adopted the Code.
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