A hydrometer is an instrument that basically measures the density of liquids in relation to water. If is a very useful tool when making homebrew, and from its usage you can determine fermentation status (if it's done or not), alcohol percentage, and the beers body which can
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17 Sep by Blaine in
Cider
6 gallons 100% Cider Dry Champagne or Yeast White Labs Liquid Starter - English Cider Yeast 1 Lemon0.5 gallons of water with 6 cups of white sugar diluted -S.G. 1.062 Heat up the 0.5 gallons of water to a boil, and then dissolve the
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Rather than washing the stone in chlorine solution, soak the stone for a few hours in vodka. These stones seem to hold chlorine rather well, as a tank of dead fish proved a few years back. I probably get a little alcohol in the wort, but I avoid any
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Hops Cross-Reference ChartContains; Hop Name, Alpha Acid %, Typical Beer Styles, General Usage, Possible Substitutions, Flavor DescriptionEnjoy
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While brewers like to claim that theymake beer, it is actually the yeastthat turn our prepared sugar solution intoan alcoholic beverage. During this processwe brewers mostly wait—although someamount of watching is useful as well. Thisarticle discusses fermentation and your roleas the brewer. It begins by describing amore desirable technique for
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The Yeast Starter A yeast starter is a method of preparing your yeast for fermentation by introducing your yeast to a small amount of wort before fermentation in order to encourage yeast cell multiplication to create an optimum amount of healty, ready-to-go yeast
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Both Japanese and Mexican cuisines combine well with beer. The salty soy and spicy chili have a natural affinity that partners in Thai and Indonesian fare, too. 1 pound of sea scallops 1 whole red bell pepper 1 whole green bell pepper 1 whole Bermuda onion
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Practically all of the acids in sound wine come directly from the grapes. However, very small quantities of several organic acids are produced during primary fermentation, and under adverse conditions, bacteria in wine
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25 Aug by Blaine in
Yeast
A brief background on brewers yeast Ales use top-fermenting yeast strains that typically ferment between 65-75F and lagers use bottom-fermenting yeast strains that typically ferment from 50-55F. Pitching temperature should always be 80F or under because yeast will die if exposed to temperatures over 110F. Too high of
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