by Randy Baril, Regional Manager One of the things I love about brewing with extracts is that it’s so easy to do. About half of the beer I brew is extract for this very reason. Using fresh ingredients and proper technique, even the most vociferous all-grain partisan would be hard-pressed to identify that your beer[…]
Seasonal Yeast – Wyeast 2002-PC Gambrinus Lager™
This article is one in a series describing the seasonal yeasts put out by our liquid yeast manufacturers. This one is.. Wyeast 2002-PC Gambrinus Lager™ “Czech-style lager strain with very mild floral aroma, nice lager character in nose. Malt dominates profile with subtle floral/fruit notes. Full,complex flavor profile with full mouth feel. Finishes soft and[…]
Seasonal Yeast – Wyeast 3655-PC Belgian Schelde Ale™
This article is one in a series describing the seasonal yeasts put out by our liquid yeast manufacturers. This one is.. Wyeast 3655-PC Belgian Schelde Ale™ “From the East Flanders – Antwerpen region of Belgium, this unique top fermenting yeast produces complex, classic Belgian aromas and flavors that meld well with premium quality pale and[…]
Fulkerson Winery Juice Available
We are visiting the Finger Lakes Region in NY on October 2nd to pick up juice at the Fulkerson Winery. To place a juice order, call 518-283-7094 or email Heny@beerbrew.com. The price includes a 6.5 gallon bucket, lid, airlock and packet of yeast appropriate for wine. The must may need to have sugar added to[…]
Small Mill Replacement at MHE
It is no exaggeration when we tell people that tons of grain have passed through our mills. The small mill by Monster Mill has been installed for at least the past three years. In the past few months it has become a regular headache for both the staff and the customers who have been using[…]
Choosing a Yeast for Cider
With September’s chilly nights comes the very understandable desire to enjoy the fruit of the fall season. That fruit is of course the apple! Eaten right off the tree, baked into a pie, pureed into applesauce, or pressed for cider, all of these are admirable uses for New England’s fruit. The one use that inspires[…]
Announcing the Best of Boston Homebrew Competition
The Homebrew Emporium is proud to announce the Brewer registration is now OPEN! This competition welcomes all homebrewers who live within the I-495 loop around the Boston metropolitan area to submit up to two entries. Beer registration and drop-off opens 18 October 2014. There is a $7 entry fee per entry. Any revenue in excess[…]
From The Archives: Bruce’s Trip to Oregon (2011)
Trip Report: Portland, Oregon Dates: March 9 through March 24, 2011. Attendee: Bruce Lucier Oregon, 27th in the country in terms of population, is the nation’s 4th-largest craft beer market.1 In 2008 a Brewer’s Association report ranked Oregon third in per-capita breweries with 93—one per 41,000 residents after Vermont (19 breweries and brewpubs; 1 per[…]
New Grain Bins at MHE
It has been just over a year since we reorganized to the “open shop concept”. The general space has been much improved, but it has always been troublesome that so many of the specialty grains had been removed from the main work area. Today, we’re proud to introduce you to our refurbished specialty grain area![…]
Closed for Labor Day
All locations are CLOSED for the Labor Day holiday, Monday, 1 September 2014 so that our employees may spend some time with their friends and families. Please plan accordingly.