Home Brewing Beer
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Giving Thanks
The author gives thanks to many of the individuals and organizations who have helped him to appreciate and enjoy
the hobby of making beer.
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A Frugal Homebrewer
Most homebrewers don't make homebrewed beer just to save money. But after brewing awhile, I've learned that it's possible to make good hand-crafted beer for less than the cost of ordinary, mass-produced beer.
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Joining a Local Homebrewing Club
Explore some of the benefits available upon joining a local homebrewing club.
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Are Homebrewers Drunks?
Many people believe that homebrewing is a hobby in decline.
Are homebrewers just a bunch of drunks looking for a cheap
buzz? Or are we responsible consumers of a carefully crafted
product?
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Shopping for Supplies: A Personal Approach
We all have choices about where to spend our homebrewing dollars. I like taking a personal approach. I like great deals, but it's also important to support good service and high quality merchandise.
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Take it Outside
Summertime is coming. Get out of the kitchen and into the great outdoors. Learn what you need to do to brew outside and why it's a great idea. Also, hear about the author's road trip to a Kentucky distillery.
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Chillin' With Homebrewing
As the summer months approach, it's time to chill. Learn how to make new homebrewing gadgets that may help you make better beer.
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Someone Had a Good Idea: Big Brew 2000
On May 6, 2000, thousands of homebrewers across the world will celebrate National Homebrewers' Day. Find out out how you can participate.
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Ready to Make the Leap?
Are you ready to make the leap from extract to all grain
brewing? Find out what basic equipment you need to brew
and whether it's all worth it.
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Hoppy Beer Makes Me Happy
Hops, flavoring hops, aromatic hops, dry hopping
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Something Light? Try a Kolsch
Tired of heavy stouts or hoppy IPA's? Try a Kolsch,
which is a pale, lightly hopped ale. Your friends who
like Bud/Miller/Coors will love it, and you will too.
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Is Your Yeast Late For Work?
Learn how to make yeast starters and find out why making starters can really make a difference. Also, learn how to pick up women (err, I mean, learn how to create optimal conditions for your yeast to reproduce).
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Fall Harvest: Apple Beer, Cyser and Hard Cider
Fall is a wonderful time to make beer. Enjoy the bounty of harvest time by making apple beer, cyser, or hard cider.
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Sour Beer? Oh No!!
No one likes infected,sour beer. Learn about sterilization, sanitation and cleaning. Also, meet the buddy who is going to be there to help you out.
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Happy Birthday to Me: A Yeast Cake
Extract v. All Grain, Recipe for Sierra
Nevada Pale Ale Clone, Technique and Philosophy
for reusing the yeast cake.
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Why Make Your Own Beer?
The author provides an introduction to homebrewing.
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