Brew in a Bag (BIAB) For many homebrewers, one of the most intimidating aspects of all-grain brewing isn't learning to mash or worrying about efficiency, but the money needed to upgrade to the …

Brewing with Extract Brewing beer with malt extract is the starting point for most new homebrewers. The process requires minimal equipment and procedures while still producing quality, homebrewed beer. …

Brewing with Specialty Grains If you have become comfortable with the extract brewing process highlighted in the beginner section, you may want to try your hand at brewing extract recipes that …

The benefits of partial mashing affect brewers of all skill levels. New brewers experiment with partial mashes to get comfortable with the mashing process before moving to all-grain brewing. Apartment …

Water chemistry is a well-known and often-discussed factor in both the brewing process and eventual flavor profile of beers. Profiles of famous brewing cities are widely published; calculators for adjusting …

Oskar Blues Head Brewer Justin "Juice" Drapeau walks you through the process of brewing and serving nitrogen beers on a homebrewing scale.

I had/have been thinking about building a dedicated grain mill motor setup for some time, but kept thinking about the Alton Brown idea that no tools in your kitchen should be used for only one thing. …

Either way, I’ll continue with my standard practice of boiling without a lid, though my confidence in contained brewing systems has admittedly increased. If anything, it’s results like these that lead me …

All-Grain: Batch Sparging Brewing with extracts can produce quality homebrew, but if you want maximum control over a recipe and the feeling of making beer “from scratch” then all-grain brewing is …

Membership in the American Homebrewers Association is a small price to pay for the beer and brewing education, camaraderie, and fun that the AHA brings to homebrewing— a price that will soon be …