The Craft Brewing Process Explained!

Hi, I'm Jim, an enthusiastic homebrewer from Washington, England.

About my Homebrew System

I use the traditional 'mashing' system (grain brewing) for my homebrew; it allows me to make a beer that can be enjoyed and which I am proud to serve up to my friends (though sometimes I think I'd prefer to drink it all myself!).

My preferred beer is traditional English style beer, now commonly known as 'Real Ale' (presumably to distinguish it from the more or less 'Unreal Ale' which is often served up in pubs these days). My homebrew techniques reflect this.

Cheers,

Jim

What's on the site?

1. Grain Brewing Tutorial

The links on the left of this page will take to you there!

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2. Jim's Home Brew Forum

Got a problem? Why not ask the experts? Or if you're a homebrew expert yourself, give others the benefit of your knowledge!

Note: Jim's Home Brew Forum has moved! Make sure you bookmark the new address!

Jim's Home Brewing Forum

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3. Brewing Technique

The essential "how-to's" of homebrewing: -

Dispense your beers more professionally with a Cornelius Keg.....more

If you want to devise your own homebrew recipes, you'll need an understanding of how the quantity and type of ingredients you use will affect the character and strength of the finished beer.....more

I though I might spend a little time on the subject of bottle storing and conditioning homebrew beer and the problems associated with this...more

Sterilisation is different from cleaning; it involves rinsing the equipment in a prepared solution which is designed to kill bacteria and yeast.....more

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4. Brewers' Tales

Read about other brewer's experiences of homebrewing in these articles by our contributors: -

Jean-Yves, from Brittany in Western France, is an old hand at making authentic Breton cider....more

Reg gets a glazed and distant look in his eyes as he reminisces on a childhood, surrounded by bubbling demijohns.....more

Updated on 09/27/06.

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