Mash at 64°C (147°F) and adjust pH to 5.2–5.5. Rest for 60 minutes. If sparging, do so at 75–78°C (167–172°F). Collect enough wort in the kettle to yield 5 gallons (19 L) in the fermenter.

Boil the wort vigorously for 60 minutes, adding the hops, sucrose (table sugar), Whirlfloc, and yeast nutrient as indicated. After the 60-minute boil, lower the temperature to 90°C (194°F), add whirlpool hops, and let steep for 10 minutes before chilling the wort.

Chill wort to 19°C (66°F) and transfer to the fermenter. Aerate thoroughly and pitch the yeast.… Read the rest “Bush Telly Modern Australian Sparkling Ale”

The old principle that beer simply goes with pizza is outdated. People are now putting more thought into these pairings, as they have with the proliferation of superlative pizza offerings. A six-pack of whatever and a pie may no longer suffice, especially when you can find such nuance in enjoying a margherita with Pils, pepperoni with pale ale, or even a Hawaiian with hazy IPA.

The rules for pairing beer with pizza aren’t as definitive as the ones that apply to domestic pizza styles (e.g., Detroit, St. Louis, and Old Forge, Pa.),… Read the rest “Pizza by the Pint”

A reminder to members, update login credentials in the new member log-in portal

If the last time you logged into your member account was before Aug. 25, 2022, your login credentials have changed.

Your new username is the email address associated with your membership account and you need to update your password.

Here’s how to access your online account and get the benefits flowing!

• Update your password by requesting a reset password email
  OR
  Selecting Forgot Password under Account in the top right corner of any HomebrewersAssociation.org page—see the image below:

• You will receive an email message from info@brewersassociation.org with the password reset link.

A winter escape to Fairbanks, Alaska, is as close as most of us non-arctic dwellers will ever get to visiting a distant, civilized planet; one populated by fascinating denizens and bedecked with beautiful, frozen landscapes encircling a cluster of vibrant breweries.

The city’s otherworldliness helps explain the often-quoted slogan of Silver Gulch, the region’s oldest brewery: “Fairbanks, where the people are unusual and the beer is unusually good.”

Fairbanksans are also unusually hospitable, which is fortunate for tourists mystified by the quirks of subzero extremes and miniscule daylight spans. Locals seem to revel in taking visitors under their flannel-clad wings and patiently explaining the wondrous ways in which the laws of physics manifest differently in the Golden Heart City.… Read the rest “Aurora Hunting and Craft Beering in Fairbanks, Alaska”

American Homebrewers Association members can now access the January/February 2023 issue of Zymurgy magazine.

The post January/February 2023 <em>Zymurgy</em> Magazine Now Available appeared first on American Homebrewers Association.

American Homebrewers Association… Read the rest “January/February 2023 Zymurgy Magazine Now Available”

If there’s one thing we craft beer lovers enjoy more than a day at the brewery, it’s an overnight stay at one. Having a bed to crash in after a day of sipping beers is one thing – but in many cases, breweries that offer lodging are also giving guests the chance to have an immersive experience that’s all about the beer. From brewery hotels to campgrounds, quirky Airbnbs to luxurious resorts, this is your all-inclusive guide to planning your craft beer weekend getaway – and pretty much every beer vacation to come.… Read the rest “AirbnBeers: Breweries with Hotels, Inns, Camping and More”

Find links to all the web pages mentioned in the January/February 2023 issue of Zymurgy magazine.

About Zymurgy Magazine

Zymurgy is the bi-monthly journal for members of the American Homebrewers Association (AHA). All issues of Zymurgy magazine through the year 2000 can be accessed digitally online or with your smartphone device.

Join the AHA for a Zymurgy magazine subscription and to enjoy other member benefits!

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• HomebrewCon.org
• HomebrewersAssociation.org/news/brewers-association-continues-efforts-to-legalize-usps-shipping-of-alcohol/
• AHA Governing Committee
• BrewersAssociation.org

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While many beer enthusiasts have been waiting for the promised craft lager takeover, the rise of Pilsner, and the elevation of bottom-fermented beverages, there is little evidence that 2022 will be remembered as that year.

As the dominant beer style, IPA continues to monopolize draught boards and beer coolers alike, while spawning new substyles. Meanwhile, lager styles find their way into the hearts and minds of the faithful one sip at a time through their diversity, drinkability, and adaptability.

“Lager” refers to any beer fermented with bottom-fermenting yeast, whereas IPA has a more stringent set of identifying characteristics.… Read the rest “Spreading the Gospel of Lager”