Brewing Education

Brew better beer with goal-based recipes.

Not just another kit. Beer recipes grounded in classic and modern BJCP style guidelines - the same framework used in beer competitions so every style actually means something. Learn the story of each beer, get practical explanations for why each ingredient is used, and what the desired outcome should be.

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Understanding Crystal Malts
Understanding crystal malt properties informs how to use them! They impart sweetness and body from mostly unfermentable sugars, and do not contribute enzymes to a mash. Why is it this way, and how can the range of colors be explained? This is the typical process crystal malt is made: Barley is germinated (sprouted) normally, becomes green malt. The still-moist green malt is loaded into a special drum or kiln. It is heated at relatively high temperature while it still has high moisture content. This is the key step. The moisture... Read more...