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Pilsners and pH with Max Shafer – BeerSmith Podcast #301

Max Shafer joins me this week to discuss Craft Pilsners, decoction and controlling the pH of your beer during the whirlpool and for dry hopping. Subscribe on iTunes to Audio version or Video version or Spotify or Google Play Download the MP3 File– Right Click and Save As to download this mp3 file. Your browser […]

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March 19, 2024 by admin 0 Comments

New release round-up: Better-for-you market continues to grow

New low carb lagers and an Australian rollout of a popular non-alcoholic stout hit the shelves and beer taps.

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March 14, 2024 by admin 0 Comments

Evolution of Homebrew Equipment with John Blichmann – BeerSmith Podcast #298

John Blichmann joins me this week to discuss the evolution of home brewing equipment from the late 1980’s to the current day. Subscribe on iTunes to Audio version or Video version or Spotify or Google Play Download the MP3 File– Right Click and Save As to download this mp3 file. Your browser does not support […]

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February 14, 2024 by admin 0 Comments

Your Tasting Brain with Randy Mosher – BeerSmith Podcast #292

This week I welcome back Randy Mosher to discuss his upcoming book “Your Tasting Brain” and how we taste and judge beer. Subscribe on iTunes to Audio version or Video version or Spotify or Google Play Download the MP3 File– Right Click and Save As to download this mp3 file. Your browser does not support […]

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November 22, 2023 by admin 0 Comments

A Salute to Veteran-Owned Breweries

In honor of Veterans Day, we’re highlighting a few veteran-owned breweries from across the United States.

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November 8, 2023 by admin 0 Comments

Lautering and Sparging in Beer Brewing – Part 2

This week I take a look at some of the key process factors when lautering and sparging your all grain beer. Last week in part one, I discussed equipment design and how a filter bed forms around grain husks and creates channels that the wort flows through. I explained why a poorly designed lauter tun […]

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May 18, 2023 by admin 0 Comments

Lautering and Sparging in Beer Brewing – Part 1

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 […]

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May 12, 2023 by admin 0 Comments

Steinecker are ready for EquiTherm

The energy recovery system is either integrated directly on new brewhouses or can be retrofitted with ease.

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April 4, 2023 by admin 0 Comments

iKegger to launch new mini keg system

The Australian company says its new product is "everything that Tap King should have been but wasn't".

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March 2, 2023 by admin 0 Comments

New BeerSmith Payment Options – 1, 2 and 3 Year Licenses

A few weeks ago I launched some new 1, 2 and 3 year license options as part of our BeerSmith checkout system including Venmo, Google Pay and Square options in addition to an upgraded paypal checkout system. New 1-Year, 2-Year and 3-Year Options For the Gold, Platinum and Pro yearly accounts which now include the […]

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February 21, 2023 by admin 0 Comments

Pro Brewing Equipment with John Blichmann – BeerSmith Podcast #270

John Blichmann joins me this week to discuss professional brewing equipment and many of the equipment options a new Craft brewer faces when setting up a brewery. Subscribe on iTunes to Audio version or Video version or Spotify or Google Play Download the MP3 File– Right Click and Save As to download this mp3 file. […]

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November 21, 2022 by admin 0 Comments

Enjoy Both Sips & Spooks at these Haunted Breweries

If you believe in all things paranormal, visit one of these breweries for your next pint of beer.

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October 27, 2022 by admin 0 Comments

Metropolitan Beer Trail Increases Business for All

Washington, D.C., while known for politics, has a strong craft beer scene, and in May 2022 the city gained its first beer trail.

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October 24, 2022 by admin 0 Comments

Form & Function: Brewery Visits with an Architect

Architect and author Neil Ginty talks about some of his favorite breweries that give you a front row seat to the brewing process.

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October 11, 2022 by admin 0 Comments

AirbnBeers: Breweries with Hotels, Inns, Camping and More

From brewery hotels to campgrounds, quirky Airbnbs to luxurious resorts, this is your guide to planning a craft beer weekend getaway.

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September 23, 2022 by admin 0 Comments

The Localization of Beer Marches On

Here’s a look at how six Northern California breweries are crafting conscious, sustainable beers, and why they do it.

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August 22, 2022 by admin 0 Comments

EEB: Opening Doors to a More Inclusive Brewing Community

Entrepreneurship and Equity in Brewing provides BIPOC and other underrepresented individuals with opportunities in the craft brewing business.

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July 27, 2022 by admin 0 Comments

High Gravity Beer Brewing with BeerSmith Software

This week I cover some of the changes you need to make to brew a high gravity beer using BeerSmith software. High gravity beers (generally over 1.060 or so) do require some minor changes to your recipe and equipment profile as well as some process changes for brewing. High Gravity Brewing Considerations I’ve written a […]

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July 22, 2022 by admin 0 Comments

IBA announce changes to Indies Awards following review

The likes of new categories, a revised scoring system and an advisory committee to be implemented.

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June 9, 2022 by admin 0 Comments

Revenge of the All-in-One BIAB Brewing Systems

This week I take a look at the rapid rise of all-in-one BIAB style brewing systems for all grain brewing. These affordable, compact systems have quickly become the favorite of beginner and experienced brewers alike. All-in-One Brewing Systems Only a few years ago, most serious homebrewers had full-size three tier brewing systems for their all […]

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June 7, 2022 by admin 0 Comments

Sour Beers with Michael Tonsmeire – BeerSmith Podcast #255

Michael Tonsmeire joins me this week to discuss sour beer brewing and his experiences creating sour Craft beers. Subscribe on iTunes to Audio version or Video version or Spotify or Google Play Download the MP3 File– Right Click and Save As to download this mp3 file. Your browser does not support the audio element. Topics […]

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April 14, 2022 by admin 0 Comments

Revitalizing Neighborhoods and Reigniting Memories

Nothing attracts customers to a brewery more than incredible beer. But a close second? An incredible location!

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April 11, 2022 by admin 0 Comments

Aurora Hunting and Craft Beering in Fairbanks, Alaska

Fairbanks, Alaska, attracts visitors hoping to capture sight of the aurora borealis. If you're hunting aurora, these Fairbanks craft breweries should be part of your adventure.

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February 1, 2022 by admin 0 Comments

#1 Braumeister 20L All Grain Homebrew (revised)

This is my revised first movie with some minor editing. Just a basic movie of how I brew and by no means the only way to brew with it. I have done a few upgrades like the handle on the side for easy lifting and a modified lid handle. Also I have a rubber seal

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January 13, 2022 by admin 1 Comment

Telling Today’s Craft Beer Drinkers the Story of Yesterday’s Breweries

Beer history is a fragile thing. So much of it has been lost to time because objects, artifacts, and recipes lacked a caretaker at a crucial time.

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December 13, 2021 by admin 0 Comments

BeerSmith Holiday Sale – 20% Off Through Monday 6 December

BeerSmith Holiday Sale – 20% Off!Get the lowest price we’ve ever offered on a combined BeerSmith desktop and BeerSmith web Gold license starting at $11.95 for your first year! (Sale ends at midnight Eastern US time on Monday 6 December) Imagine Your Best Beer Ever!Take the guesswork out of your brewing. BeerSmith desktop and BeerSmith […]

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December 2, 2021 by admin 0 Comments

Beer & Brewer’s 2021 Industry Award winners

From best brewer to best new brewing company, find out who won our industry awards.

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December 1, 2021 by admin 0 Comments

The Ultimate BeerSmith Equipment Profile Guide

Some of the most frequent questions I receive on BeerSmith software are about how to properly set up and dial in your equipment profile. This is an important first step as the equipment you are using drives all of the critical recipe estimates like color, bitterness and original gravity. I’ve composed many articles and videos […]

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November 23, 2021 by admin 0 Comments

Adjusting Mash Temperatures and Profiles in BeerSmith

This week I present the mash temperature calculations in BeerSmith and how you can adjust your equipment profile and mash profile to hit your mash temperature the first time. Mash Steps and Profiles To understand the mash profile system in BeerSmith, lets start with the mash profiles themselves. You can edit and create mash profiles […]

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November 19, 2021 by admin 0 Comments

Hop Nation’s Mind your Head, Mind the Earth fundraiser

New initiative to help offset carbon emissions at their Mornington Peninsula site.

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November 4, 2021 by admin 0 Comments