Brewed Slowly: Homebrewing Basics
I was recently asked to write up a post that covers the basics of homebrewing, and I realized that I probably should have done so at the beginning of this blog's existence. In any case, I'm doing it now. If you're considering starting to brew your own beer, or if you're just interested in the process, hopefully this post will give you an idea of how it works and where you need to go to get started. As I've told several friends when they ask me about homebrewing--it's too easy and too cheap not to do it. The easiest way to start brewing your...
Brewed Slowly: American IPA
Brewed Slowly will be a continuing feature/series here on Typed Slowly in which I'll document my experiences as a relatively new homebrewer figuring out what's good about beer and how to consistently make it (the beer). So yesterday, my friend and brewing partner, Steve, and I made an American-style IPA (India Pale Ale). If you're not familiar with this type of beer, it's traditionally known for its higher alcohol content and high hop content. IPAs are one of my favorite types of beer because of the high hop content, which gives the beer its bitterness and flowery/citrus kind of smell. The software: 7...
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