BIAB brewing stands for Brew In A Bag brewing method and it is a way to have a full grain brewing day using a single pot for the whole process (hence the name). BIAB is too often being looked down upon by "real" homebrewers who are using the multi-vessel brewing method that includes: Making a liquor in a first vessel (hot liquor tank) Pouring the liquor into a second … [Read more...]
Hop Focus: British Fuggle Hops
Fuggle hops are probably the most British hop out there and at one time made the vast majority of British hop growing until the mid 20th century. Since it introduction in the end of the 19th century (more about it below) it had migrated and reached across the pond, creating two variations on the hops: the British Fuggle Hops and the American - varying in alpha acids and … [Read more...]
The simplest home brewing setup – USA version
So, you want to make beer at home but everywhere you read you get the endless list of items to make the perfect home brewing setup? I personally find those lists daunting, so I worked very hard to simplify my initial setup for extract brewing. No long and complicated lists but truly the simplest home brewing setup. So, in order to get everyone the chance to just go make beer … [Read more...]
Brewing Day – Lightly Sour Hefeweizen
In our home there is a bit of a soft spot for Hefeweizens, maybe because we are from a hot country where a cold and bubbly wheat beer tastes great; maybe because we love bread? Anyway, I have done several tries on Hefeweizens and they tend to come out a bit off from what I expect them to be: not really heavy on the banana, clove and bubble gum, but rather sour and spicy … [Read more...]
Pot shape testing using Oh Mama APA
One of the things I like the most when it comes to home brewing is the ability to experiment all the time; pretty much every batch is an excuse to try something new. I wanted to make more beer than the usual one time and decided to check how another 10 litres pot I have would fare compared to my regular pot: both pots are stainless steel but they differ by the pot shape. My … [Read more...]