Controlling fermentation temperature is one of the best ways to brew better beer. Here are a few reasons why. Keeping the temperature consistent throughout fermentation will keep those yeasties hard at work. Variations of even a few degrees during the day can lead to under-attenuation or a stuck fermentation. The fermentation process also generates heat [...]
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Now that you’ve assembled your Beer Filter you’re probably interested in some instructions on using it. Before we begin though, there are a couple of things to keep in mind. – Sanitize the filter before you run beer through it. To accomplish this, I use the same process outlined below for filtering beer, substituting the [...]
A Randall? What the heck is that? Randall is short for Randall the Enamel Animal. He is a hop infuser of sorts. Installed between the keg and faucet, he is filled with of lots of whole leaf hops. The beer flows through them on it’s way to your glass, infusing your beer with big hop [...]
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Hi there! My name is Jimmy VerVaecke and I’m a brewer. I discovered brewing in 2004 and have been hooked ever since.
My beer has won numerous awards, including one at the National level. 