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August 1998
Want to know how to win at homebrew competitions? Follow our tips for pleasing the judges, sticking to style, and keeping your beer out of trouble. Plus, pro tips for brewing pilsner, dry and liquid yeast pitching numbers, and learn the secrets of brewing great pale beers.
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articleHow to Win at Homebrew Competitions
The name of the game is better beer, not taking home medals. Tips for pleasithe judges, sticking to style, and keeping your beer out of trouble.
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articleGo For the Gold with Pale Beers
Doing well with any homebrew in competition means brewing a beer that meets a select and widely recognized set of criteria in terms of appearance, aroma, flavor, and character.
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articleBrewing Pilsner: Tips from the Pros
The challenge is to preserve the simple, clean, delicate flavor of the pilsner malt.