Tom Schurmann

BEGINNING THE BOIL: Bring 2 1/2 gallons water to a boil in a large pot. Meanwhile, re-hydrate the dry yeast. When the water is boiling, remove from the heat. Add...

Periodicals: Zymurgy
 The magazine for the Homebrewer. They also publish Special Issues which provide in-depth information on various subjects, including Hops, Malts, Styles, Equipment, etc. Brewing Techniques
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The following is a basic beer recipe: 5-7 pounds of Hopped Pale Malt Extract syrup. (OG of 1.038 – 1.053)
5 gallons of water.
 1-2 ounces of Hops (if desired for...

These instructions are designed for the first-time Brewer. What follows can be considered an annotated recipe for a fool-proof Ale beer. Why an Ale beer? Because Ales are the simplest...

The following terms will be used throughout these instructions. Many of the terms come from German and appropriate pronunciations are given. On the other hand, German pronunciation is optional. Ale:...

As a person with hands on experience with both types of beverage tanks for over 25 years, I will try to dispel various rumors and incorrect information that have become common online. A little...