It seems like every year there are more and more hops that curious homebrewers want to use in their brew. This is because there are active hop breeding programs all around the world! Older varieties gradually lose acreage to the new entrants, some of whom flare briefly on to the market before disappearing themselves. I[…]
Year: 2015
Seasonal Yeast – Wyeast 3538-PC Leuven Pale Ale™
This article is one in a series describing the seasonal yeasts put out by our liquid yeast manufacturers. This one is.. Wyeast 3538-PC Leuven Pale Ale™ “This vigorous top fermenting Belgian style strain produces a distinct spicy character along with mild esters. Phenolics developed during fermentation may dissipate with conditioning. 3538 is an excellent choice for a[…]
Seasonal Yeast – Wyeast 3191-PC Berliner Weisse Blend™
This article is one in a series describing the seasonal yeasts put out by our liquid yeast manufacturers. This one is.. Wyeast 3191-PC Berliner Weisse Blend™ “This blend includes a German ale strain with low ester formation and a dry, crisp finish. The Lactobacillus included produces moderate levels of acidity. The unique Brettanomyces strain imparts a[…]
2014 Best of Boston Homebrew Competition Results
The people have spoken and Andrew Starsiak has won the inaugural Best of Boston Homebrew Competition with his Paterbier! His beer emerged as the best our of the 132 homebrewed entries, coming through nine entries for Belgian beers, surviving the twenty-four beer Best of Show round, then dominating the Championship Round with an impressive showing[…]
Seasonal Yeast – White Labs WLP009 Australian Ale Yeast
This article is one in a series describing the seasonal yeasts put out by our liquid yeast manufacturers. This one is.. WLP009 Australian Ale Yeast “Produces a clean, malty beer. Pleasant ester character, can be described as “bready.” Can ferment successfully, and clean, at higher temperatures. This yeast combines good flocculation with good attenuation.” Rumored[…]