Jan 29, 2019
When making beer, the mash step is responsible for converting starch into fermentable sugar, and most brewers employ methods to keep their mash temperature as consistent as possible. In this episode, contributor Matt Del Fiacco joins Marshall to chat about a rather unique approach to mashing that involves adding the...
Jan 22, 2019
Filtration is viewed by many as a step that strips beer of desirable aroma and flavor compounds. In this episode, contributor Jake Huolihan joins Marshall to talk about different types of mechanical filters, their purported impact on beer, and the results of an exBEERiment they performed on the topic. The...
Jan 15, 2019
A fairly common practice among brewers looking to increase ABV while keeping body and flavor in check is to supplement some of the malt in their recipe with sugar. In this episode, contributor Brian Hall chats with Marshall about this practice as well as the results of an exBEERiment he performed on the variable. The...
Jan 8, 2019
Our first episode of 2019 is focused on an ingredient that has been used for years to fix stuck fermentations, though has gained popularity as a standard addition when making Brut IPA. While enzymes naturally occur during the brewing process and are responsible for converting starches into fermentable sugars, brewers...