Making Yogurt at Home
A post on how to ferment your own yogurt at home, plus tricks for making a thicker yogurt, and maintaining a “house culture”.
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The Microbiology of Yogurt/Yoghurt
A quick introduction into how yoghurt (yogurt) fermentation works, and the interplay between the two species of bacteria present in yogurt cultures.
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Return of the Fermented Foods Series!
The fermented foods series is making a comeback! This post gives a quick update on the project, and what to expect in the next 6 months.
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Petite Saison d’ete
A recipe for turning out a flavourful and complex low-ABV saison in just two weeks. A quick turn-around beer perfect for hot summer days!
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Bryan Brews A Pilsner
Recipe and tasting note for a dead-simple German Pilsner. A lighter beer for the heat of early summer.
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“Complexity” in Sour Beer – Objective Reality or Meaningless Rationalization?
A random rant about the use and mis-use of the term “complexity” in kettle/quick sour brewing versus traditional approaches.
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New Video Series Coming This Summer!
Keep an eye out this summer for a new video series on home microbiology for the home brewer, focusing on better tools & techniques.
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Citra-Amarillo-Kveik Fusion IPA
Recipe and tasting notes for CAK – a fusion of modern and historical American IPA. Brewed with kveik & modern hops, but using a traditional approach to malt.
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Lactic Yeast Throwdown
Lactic Yeast throwdown! A side-by-side comparison of Lallemands Sourvisiae and Philly Sour lactic acid producing yeasts.
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Festbier! Bier of Oktober Oktoberfest
Recipe and tasting notes for “Bier of Oktober”, an easy-drinking and easily brewed Oktoberfest-style festbier. Malty and delicious!
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