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Grains
Grain is the backbone of beer. Base malt is the primary source of sugar that is fermented into alcohol by yeast, and specialty malts take beer recipes a step further, adding color, flavors, and aromas that make many styles what they are.
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Video
Using Crystal Malt
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Video
Brewing With Rye
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Article
Learn How to Smoke Your Beers
Beer produced with smoked malts don’t need to be smoke bombs. Learn to craft your own smoked malts and use them in recipes.
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Article
Brewing Wheat Beers: Tips from the Pros
Two pros with gold medals to their names for wheat beers share advice on how to get the most from wheat and avoid the common pitfalls associ
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Article
Brewing with Wheat
Wheat has long been used by brewers across the world to contribute unique flavors compared to barley, as well as adding a softness and to im
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Video
SMaSH Brewing
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Article
Crystal Malts: Tips from the Pros
In addition to lending color and flavor to beer, crystal malts enhance body and help with foam stability. Three pros make the best ways to u
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Mr. Wizard
Using Sprouted Grains in Brewing
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Article
Brewing With Rye
Rye has a long and storied history in brewing but many brewers shy away from it. Learn some best practices for its use.
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Mr. Wizard
The Effects of Cold-Water Extraction
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Workshop
Evaluating Your Malt
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Mr. Wizard
A Dive Into Honey Malt