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Wyeast

March 1996

We take you on a tour of the Guinness Breweryin Ireland and discover the secrets of the stout. Plus, tips and techniques on growing your own hops.

In this issue

  • Bucket of hops next to a BYO logo and mug of beer.
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    10 Good Brewing Questions, Answers Included

     By Sam Wammack
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    Make Those Enzymes Dance

     By Ashton Lewis

    Control mash thickness by varying the ratio of water to malt. Perfect this technique to tame the enzymes that cause important reactions in the mash, influence fermentability, and affect beer flavor.

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    Stout-Hearted in Ireland

     By Sal Emma

    Take a Private Tour of the Guinness Brewery. Homebrewers Only!

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    Grow Your Own Hops

     By Scott Russell

    Put even more home into your homebrew. The ultimate for brewers who like to garden: Step-by-step instructions for planting, cultivating, and picking hops, as well as easy techniques for drying.