Mob Barley's Homebrew Blog

Mob Barley's Homebrew Blog is my way of keeping you informed when any new pages appear on Winning-Homebrew.com, or when major changes appear on any of the pages. I have over 150 pages about homebrewing on the site, and I know you haven't seen them all.

Brewing Links

Here is a list of my favorite homebrewing links. Check out these sites and you'll be glad you did.

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India Pale Ale - BJCP Style Category 14

India Pale Ale is a style that has been embraced by American brewers who brew all three versions. IPA's have a storied history and are enjoyed by beer lovers around the world.

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English IPA - 14A

English IPA style beers are some of the more bitter of English beers with the uncharacteristic use of lots of late English hops.

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Using Your Refractometer

The refractometer is an instrument that is growing in popularity among advanced brewers. Learn about it here.

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RIMS Build Page 4

This is my RIMS Build Page 4, so far. I've come quite a way since the last page, check it out.

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Adjusting Mash pH

Adjusting your mash pH may be the key to obtaining more consistent beer.

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German Wheat and Rye Beer - Category 15

The German Wheat and Rye category in the 2008 BJCP style guidelines includes Weissbier or Weizenbier, Dunkelweizen, Weizenbock, and Roggnebier.

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Some of my DIY Projects

DIY projects will go here as I can gather pictures

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RIMS Plumbing Schematic

Here is my RIMS Plumbing Schematic. I didn't have anything to go by when I plumbed mine, so maybe this will help with your design.

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RIMS Build - Page 2

This is the second page of my RIMS Build with tips and a few mistakes under my belt, the Brewing Stand is coming along.

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All Grain Systems, What You Need To Brew All Grain.

All Grain Systems, Here's What You Need To Brew All Grain Beer.

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Extract Systems Are Simple and Inexpensive.

Extract systems are simple, you may have much of the equipment already.

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RIMS Build - Page 3

This is my RIMS Build, Page 3. Things are coming along nicely and I'm almost ready to do the plumbing and wiring.

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BJCP Styles - A Study Guide

This section (work in progress) is written to help learn the BJCP Styles. There are many reasons to learn the styles, the BJCP exam being just one. Learning them will also make you a better brewer.

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RIMS-HERMS, Which is Right for You?

RIMS-HERMS, learn the differences and similarities so you can decide which is right for your upgrade.

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