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2014 WGBH Craft Beer Festival

For the second year running, the Modern Homebrew Emporium was present at the WGBH Craft Beer Festival. We were there giving away samples of kombucha and fromage blanc along with a little of Regional Manager Randy Baril’s own Anticipation Amber homebrew. While at the event we brewed up an English-inspired IPA. Many people were surprised[…]

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New Yeast – White Labs WLP672 Lactobacillus brevis

This newly released souring bacteria is a direct competitor to Wyeast’s 5223-PC Lactobacillus brevis strain. White Labs WLP672 Lactobacillus brevis “Lactobacillus brevis is a rod-shaped bacteria used for souring beers. Typically produces more lactic acid than Lactobacillus delbrueckii. Great addition to any sour program!” If it is indeed similar to the Wyeast product, this strain[…]

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New Yeast – White Labs WLP661 Pediococcus damnosus

This newly released souring bacteria is an alternative to Wyeast’s 5733 Pediococcus strain. This is White Lab’s first Pediococcus. White Labs WLP661 Pediococcus damnosus “Pediococcus damnosus is a cocci bacteria known for its souring capabilities by producing lactic acid. Perfect to add to any sour program. High diacetyl producer and slow growing.” Vital stats: Attenuation[…]

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Cast Iron Beer Tower

  Innovation and homebrewing goes together like no other hobby. If you can dream it, someone has certainly built it, tried it, or patented it. A case in point here is what to do when you want a three tap tower but don’t want to shell out hundreds of dollars for the privilege. We ran[…]

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Seasonal Yeast – Wyeast 5223-PC Lactobacillus brevis

  This article is one in a series describing the seasonal yeasts put out by our liquid yeast manufacturers. This one is.. Wyeast 5223-PC Lactobacillus brevis “Unlike most lactic acid bacteria used in brewing, Lactobacillus brevis will tolerate higher levels of IBUs in wort.  5223 will produce alcohol along with lactic acid during fermentation. Excellent[…]