Dave Carpenter
Types of Malt ExtractIf you've ever shopped for malt extract, then you know the array of choices can be dizzying.
Selecting a Brew KettleThe brew kettle, sometimes called a brew pot, is one of the handful of truly essential pieces of homebrewing equipment.
Why Do We Brew?There are as many reasons to homebrew as there are homebrewers.
Louder than BombsAlmost every homebrewer encounters the dreaded “bottle bomb” at some point. Here’s why it happens.
Brewing Session BeerA session beer is simply an ale or lager that one can enjoy in quantity without falling victim to ethanol’s more debilitating side effects.
Practically Bursting with HopsHop bursting is a technique that has gained popularity as homebrewers and craft brewers alike meet the demand for massively hopped craft beer.
In Defense of InconsistencyRepeatability and consistency are of paramount importance to commercial brewers.
Homebrew SafetyBrewing your own beer may not carry quite the same level of risk as skydiving or mountain climbing, but it pays to understand the comparatively few hazards.
Liquid vs. Dry YeastToday’s homebrewers enjoy more yeast choices than ever.
Does your Beer Taste Like Corn?Corn is a major ingredient in certain beer styles. For example, some North American lagers are brewed with corn to achieve a very light body.
More than One Way to Mash a MaltMashing is what turns regular malted barley into the wort that ultimately becomes beer. And as with most other aspects of homebrewing, there are as many ways to mash as there are brewers.
The Care and Feeding of Homebrew KegsIf you keg your homebrew, you probably use repurposed soda kegs (a.k.a. Corny kegs).