Belgian Candy Sugar - Make Your Own

Posted on July 25th, 2008 by Curt Bird

Belgian Candy Sugar - Make Your Own
Belgian candy sugar is a critical part of any higher alcohol Belgian beer being used to increase ABV without attendant increases in maltiness or mouthfeel associated with using malt for the same purpose. It helps keep things light in body and taste when the alcohol rises. Think [...]

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Yeast Reuse and Storage - Creation of your own yeast library!

Posted on July 24th, 2008 by Curt Bird

Yeast Reuse and Storage - Creation of your own yeast library!
Saving Yeast: To save and reuse a batch of yeast simply rack off the fermented beer from the primary fermenter into the secondary taking care to keep the primary from becoming contaminated (leave the lid mostly on and your fingers mostly out). This will leave [...]

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