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NanoCon 2018 Recap

June 3, 2019November 9, 2018 by Liz Humensky

Last week, Brew Your Own (BYO) held its first ever NanoCon, a two-day conference dedicated to education about small-scale craft breweries. The event was held in Burlington, VT, and included attendees that ranged between local small-scale craft breweries, suppliers, and …

Categories UncategorizedTags bsg, byo, craftbrewing, handcraft, nano, nanocon, nanocon 2018, small scale breweries

Halloween 2018: Best Beer and Candy Pairings

June 3, 2019October 23, 2018 by Liz Humensky

Regardless of whether you’re out trick or treating with all the ghosts and goblins or staying at home enjoying a night in, Halloween candy is for everyone. The trick is to pair it with beer, and take your candy to …

Categories UncategorizedTags beer, beer pairings, bsg, candy, candy pairings, halloween, halloween 2018, handcraft

GABF 2018

June 3, 2019September 17, 2018 by Juno Choi

Heading to The Great American Beer Fest (GABF) this year? Visit us at booth HM8 in the Homebrew Marketplace. We’ll be showcasing ingredients and have some brewing related swag for you to take home! If you’re able to attend the …

Categories UncategorizedTags Gambrinus, Honey Malt, Pale Ale, recipe

Brewing with Barke®: SMASH Helles

April 29, 2016April 28, 2016 by mdawson

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Very few (if any) brewers simply purchase “aroma hops” without naming a variety, so it is surprising that so many turn around and simply purchase “two-row barley malt” without that same information. 

– John Mallett, Malt: A Practical Guide from …

Categories UncategorizedTags All Grain Brewing, Hallertauer Tradition, Helles, Lager, Recipes, SMASH beer, WeyermannLeave a comment

Idaho 7 IPA

April 12, 2016April 12, 2016 by mdawson

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A new experimental variety from Jackson Hop Farm in Wilder ID, Idaho 7 hops started appearing in a few beers in 2015. The hop was used in limited-release or taproom-only offerings from a handful of breweries (you may have had …

Categories UncategorizedTags All Grain Brewing, Experimental hops, homebrew, Hops, Idaho 7, Rahr, Recipes, WeyermannLeave a comment

Fermenting with Fermentis

February 16, 2016February 16, 2016 by Juno Choi

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Chances are the bread for that sandwich you had for lunch was made with Lesaffre yeast. Amazingly, 1 out of every 3 loaves of bread in the world is made with Lesaffre yeast. An absolute dynasty in the yeast manufacturing …

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Three Crows Stout

February 10, 2016February 9, 2016 by Juno Choi

With St. Patrick’s Day approaching – green apparel, corned beef and cabbage (yum), four-leaf clovers and leprechauns aside – we mainly think (whether good or bad) of beer. And stout is the quintessential quaff of dear old St. Patrick’s day.…

Categories UncategorizedTags All Grain Brewing, Malting Company of Ireland, Recipes, Simpsons Malt, StoutLeave a comment

Brew Like a Pro: DC Brau

January 21, 2016January 20, 2016 by mdawson

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BSG HandCraft recently introduced Weyermann® Barke® malts to homebrewers nationwide. This heirloom barley variety once enjoyed the highest reputation among German brewers and was the most widely used barley variety. Barke® brings an intense malt flavor, full-body and helps promote …

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Hop Courage Great American Homebrew Contest

October 1, 2015January 29, 2015 by webmaster

HopCourageTeam ‪#‎BeerAutismHope‬, All About Beer Magazine, Rogue Ales, and BSG HandCraft are proud to host the Hop Courage Great American Homebrew Contest.

Another homebrew competition? No, not like this one! For those unaware, homebrew competitions allow home based brewers …

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Craft Meister Keg & Carboy Tablets

October 1, 2015January 28, 2015 by webmaster

CM-KEG-TABLET-EDIT_-CropHave you ever second guessed if you were using your favorite brewery cleaner correctly? How many times have you spilled powdered cleaner all over your favorite keg or carboy while trying to get it clean? Those days are over thanks …

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