Jester Goldman
My Brew System: Jester Goldman, CB&B Contributor and Beer JudgeEverybody’s brew setup is different, based on a number of factors. Craft Beer & Brewing Magazine® contributor and blind-tasting panel judge Jester Goldman shared his brew set up with us!
Heading for GreatnessHead retention is crucial to the flavor of your beer, and learning to adjust it based on your grain and hops bill is important. Longtime homebrewer Jester Goldman has some tips to get you started.
Family (Beer) Guy/GalInviting your spouse and your children to join the brew process makes brewing all the more fun for everyone. Jester Goldman has some tips for how to make brewing more interesting for kids, from toddlers on up.
Pick Your Fermentor Part II: Advanced Fermentor ChoicesIf you’re ready to upgrade your fermentor in either size or value, longtime homebrewer Jester Goldman has suggestions to help you make the best decision for your goals.
Pick Your Fermentor Part I: Plastic Buckets, Glass Carboys, and PET Plastic CarboysThere are a number of fermentors on the market, and making a decision can be tricky. Longtime homebrewer Jester Goldman explains the ins and outs of some of the choices.
Don't Harsh My...BeerMash capping is a great way to reduce the harshness that some darker grains can bring or to set up a parti-gyle brew. Longtime homebrewer Jester Goldman walks you through the steps to get started.
Water, Yeast, Malt, and Hot: Chile Beer 101Learn how to select, prepare, and add chiles to your beer, and make a Scottish Wee Heavy with the provided recipe!
Beechwood AgingBeechwood aging a lager is one method to complete the lagering process quickly, but is it worth the hype? Longtime homebrewer Jester Goldman explains the ins and outs so you can decide.
Brew Year’s ResolutionsWhile many of us have New Year’s resolutions to become healthier or fitter, we should also take the time to look at how we can be better brewers, too. Long-time homebrewer Jester Goldman has some ideas!
It’s Not (Just) the Heat; It’s the HumidityWith an electric brewing system, it’s not just a matter of figuring out how to heat water and boil the wort; ventilation is every bit as important. Here are some things you should consider as you design your dream system.
High Volume BrewingYou can brew 15 gallons (57 l) with a 10-gallon (38 l) brew system by taking a few different approaches. Longtime homebrewer Jester Goldman walks you through some ideas and weighs pros and cons.
Captain, We Have Strange Gravity ReadingsHomebrewing can sometimes seem like an exercise in crisis management, but armed with the know-how to diagnose your recipe and equipment malfunctions, you can take control of your process.