http://www.winning-homebrew.com/Homebrew-blog.html Mob Barley's Homebrew Blog keeps you up-to-date with all additions and changes to the Winning-Homebrew.com website. Subscribe Here. en-us Homebrew Wed, 08 Sep 2010 20:17:11 GMT Wed, 08 Sep 2010 20:17:11 GMT winning-homebrew.com http://www.winning-homebrew.com/links.html Here is a list of my favorite homebrewing links. Check out these sites and you'll be glad you did. Wed, 08 Sep 2010 20:17:10 GMT http://www.winning-homebrew.com/India-Pale-Ale.html 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. Tue, 07 Sep 2010 13:43:23 GMT http://www.winning-homebrew.com/English-IPA.html English IPA style beers are some of the more bitter of English beers with the uncharacteristic use of lots of late English hops. Tue, 07 Sep 2010 13:40:14 GMT http://www.winning-homebrew.com/refractometer.html The refractometer is an instrument that is growing in popularity among advanced brewers. Learn about it here. Sun, 05 Sep 2010 11:21:30 GMT http://www.winning-homebrew.com/RIMS-Build-Page-4.html This is my RIMS Build Page 4, so far. I've come quite a way since the last page, check it out. Fri, 03 Sep 2010 13:42:05 GMT http://www.winning-homebrew.com/mash-pH.html Adjusting your mash pH may be the key to obtaining more consistent beer. Mon, 30 Aug 2010 12:06:29 GMT http://www.winning-homebrew.com/German-Wheat-and-Rye.html The German Wheat and Rye category in the 2008 BJCP style guidelines includes Weissbier or Weizenbier, Dunkelweizen, Weizenbock, and Roggnebier. Fri, 27 Aug 2010 15:41:17 GMT http://www.winning-homebrew.com/diy.html DIY projects will go here as I can gather pictures Thu, 19 Aug 2010 19:44:38 GMT http://www.winning-homebrew.com/RIMS-Plumbing-Schematic.html 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. Thu, 19 Aug 2010 19:41:48 GMT http://www.winning-homebrew.com/RIMS-Build.html This is the second page of my RIMS Build with tips and a few mistakes under my belt, the Brewing Stand is coming along. Fri, 06 Aug 2010 20:58:42 GMT http://www.winning-homebrew.com/All-Grain-Systems.html All Grain Systems, Here's What You Need To Brew All Grain Beer. Thu, 05 Aug 2010 13:50:32 GMT http://www.winning-homebrew.com/Extract-Systems.html Extract systems are simple, you may have much of the equipment already. Thu, 05 Aug 2010 13:23:42 GMT http://www.winning-homebrew.com/RIMS-Build-Page-3.html This is my RIMS Build, Page 3. Things are coming along nicely and I'm almost ready to do the plumbing and wiring. Thu, 05 Aug 2010 10:22:27 GMT http://www.winning-homebrew.com/BJCP-Styles.html 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. Tue, 27 Jul 2010 13:48:15 GMT http://www.winning-homebrew.com/RIMS-HERMS.html RIMS-HERMS, learn the differences and similarities so you can decide which is right for your upgrade. Sun, 25 Jul 2010 16:37:29 GMT http://www.winning-homebrew.com/beer-flavor-descriptors.html Here is a good list of beer flavor descriptors to use when evaluating beer during competitions of just for fun. Sun, 25 Jul 2010 16:32:35 GMT http://www.winning-homebrew.com/evaluating-beer.html Develop your skills of evaluating beer's characteristics such as appearance, aroma, flavor, and mouthfeel to determine if it is a good example of a particular beer style. Sun, 25 Jul 2010 14:18:55 GMT http://www.winning-homebrew.com/enzymes.html Enzymes can be manipulated to produce predictable results in your beer. Fri, 23 Jul 2010 12:32:36 GMT http://www.winning-homebrew.com/alcohol-flavors.html Alcohol flavors are percieved as hot and spicy with vinous notes. It is perceived as tingly sensation on the tongue. Thu, 22 Jul 2010 11:51:17 GMT http://www.winning-homebrew.com/RIMS.html This is my RIMS build. I'll add new pictures and vendor links as I progress through the build. Can't wait to get it finished and start brewing. Fri, 16 Jul 2010 12:02:29 GMT http://www.winning-homebrew.com/astringency.html Astringency in your beer may have several causes. Most of these causes are process related. Sat, 10 Jul 2010 11:59:00 GMT http://www.winning-homebrew.com/acetaldehyde.html Acetaldehyde is perceived as green apples in both aromas and flavors. Learn how to avoid this off flavor in your beer. Sat, 10 Jul 2010 11:56:10 GMT http://www.winning-homebrew.com/sour-flavors.html Acetic or sour flavors in beer are perceived as vinegar-like, and tart on the sides of your tongue. The primary causes of sourness in beers are bacterial. Sat, 10 Jul 2010 11:38:25 GMT http://www.winning-homebrew.com/sulfur-odors.html Sulfur odors will always be produced when making lagers and can be caused by several factors. Sat, 10 Jul 2010 11:36:03 GMT http://www.winning-homebrew.com/skunked-beer.html Skunked beer is a fault caused by the reaction of isomerized alpha acids from hops (isohumulone) with riboflavin in the presence of light. Sat, 10 Jul 2010 11:30:26 GMT http://www.winning-homebrew.com/dms.html DMS - Dimethyl Sulfide is a volatile sulfur-based compound which if noticed, will be perceived as cooked can corn, or possibly celery. Sat, 10 Jul 2010 11:26:53 GMT http://www.winning-homebrew.com/phenolic-flavors.html Most phenolic flavors and aromas in beer are produced by yeast. Other sources include bacterial spoilage, chlorine in your water and cleansers, and tannin extraction from grains. Sat, 10 Jul 2010 11:16:17 GMT http://www.winning-homebrew.com/off-flavors.html Troubleshooting off flavors in beer can be frustrating. Learn what cause them and what you can do to prevent them in your homebrewed beers. Sat, 03 Jul 2010 12:14:28 GMT http://www.winning-homebrew.com/vegetal-flavors.html Vegetal flavors and aromas remind you of cooked cabbage or other vegetables. Don't confuse this off flavor with the fresh cut green grass aromas caused by some hops. Sat, 03 Jul 2010 12:12:49 GMT http://www.winning-homebrew.com/metallic-flavors.html Metallic flavors in your beers are perceived as the taste of a rusty nail, or coin-like, tinny and blood-like. Sat, 03 Jul 2010 11:44:15 GMT http://www.winning-homebrew.com/mead.html Making mead is just like wine making, but not. Follow along and I'll show you how to make award winning mead. Sat, 03 Jul 2010 11:39:07 GMT http://www.winning-homebrew.com/krausening.html Krausening is a method of bottle conditioning that is traditionally used by German brewers. Not only does it provide carbonation, it cleans up your beer and provides other flavors as well. Sat, 03 Jul 2010 11:33:34 GMT http://www.winning-homebrew.com/force-carbonate.html Learn how to force carbonate your homebrew. Why wait for your beer to carbonate naturally when you can drink it today? Sat, 03 Jul 2010 11:30:22 GMT http://www.winning-homebrew.com/Stout.html A stout was originally nothing more than a stronger version of porter. Mostly thanks to Guinness, it has become a separate style that has eclipsed the porters in popularity. Fri, 02 Jul 2010 14:33:03 GMT http://www.winning-homebrew.com/Russian-Imperial-Stout.html Russian Imperial Stout is a rich and complex beer. It ia a very strong version of a stout which was originally brewed for the Russian Court. Fri, 02 Jul 2010 14:30:41 GMT http://www.winning-homebrew.com/American-Stout.html American Stout is a Foreign Extra Stout that has been Americanized by adding American citrusy and fruity hops and will include a strongly roasted flavor and aroma, similar to burnt coffee. Wed, 26 May 2010 18:37:33 GMT http://www.winning-homebrew.com/Foreign-Extra-Stout.html Foreign Extra Stout, like Baltic Porters and Russian Imperial Stouts were brewed big to withstand the long journey to the colonies. These beers are very much like the older Dry Irish Stouts. Wed, 26 May 2010 13:35:52 GMT http://www.winning-homebrew.com/index.html Interested in making your own homebrew? It's not difficult to make award winning beer. I'll show you how. Tue, 18 May 2010 19:13:21 GMT http://www.winning-homebrew.com/Light-Hybrid.html The Light Hybrid category of beers is a collection of styles brewed with a twist. Some are ales brewed with lager yeast, and others are just ales brewed at lager temperatures. Fri, 07 May 2010 17:21:03 GMT http://www.winning-homebrew.com/Amber-Hybrid.html The Amber Hybrid category of the BJCP Style Guidelines is an eclectic group of beers with several things in common. They are all amber in color , and they are brewed using unconventional methods. Fri, 07 May 2010 17:18:25 GMT http://www.winning-homebrew.com/fermenting-in-a-keg.html Many homebrewers are fermenting in a keg. Learn about it here. Mon, 03 May 2010 10:11:05 GMT http://www.winning-homebrew.com/fatty-acids.html Beer flavors from fatty acids can manifest themselves as lard-like notes. Sat, 01 May 2010 14:48:23 GMT http://www.winning-homebrew.com/beer-and-chocolate.html Beer and chocolate is a classic pairing of complementary flavors. Sat, 01 May 2010 12:13:18 GMT http://www.winning-homebrew.com/brewing-knowledge.html Brewing Knowledge - everything you need to know to make award-winning homebrew. Thu, 29 Apr 2010 09:26:35 GMT http://www.winning-homebrew.com/carbonate-reduction.html Sometimes it may be necessary to perform carbonate reduction on your brewing water. Here's how it is done. Sat, 24 Apr 2010 02:23:48 GMT http://www.winning-homebrew.com/Homebrew-Systems.html Homebrew systems come in a multitude of shapes and sizes. The set-ups include everything from your kitchen pots to a fully automated brewing sculpture. Check out this page to learn more. Mon, 19 Apr 2010 00:42:43 GMT http://www.winning-homebrew.com/Oatmeal-Stout.html Oatmeal stout is a substyle of the stout category which is very popular with homebrewers. The oats, although only comprising about 5 of the grist, give the stout a silky mouthfeel and a nutty flavor Sat, 17 Apr 2010 07:59:18 GMT http://www.winning-homebrew.com/clarity.html Since the first pilseners arrived, beer clarity has become an issue. There are many things you can do to improve the clarity of your homebrew. Fri, 02 Apr 2010 12:16:29 GMT http://www.winning-homebrew.com/wort.html Wort production involves the work of two main enzymes, alpha and beta amylase. When using a large percentage of raw grains, other rests can be employed to utilize different enzymes for various result Fri, 12 Mar 2010 10:46:31 GMT http://www.winning-homebrew.com/starter.html A yeast starter is one of the most important things you can do to improve your beer's quality. Learn how much yeast you need then make a starter. Don't underpitch your yeast. Tue, 02 Mar 2010 10:23:22 GMT