Brew Strong: Decoction 06-29-09

Homebrewing beer. In this episode of Brew Strong Jamil and John Palmer talk about pouring that perfect pint of homebrew or craft beer. From line lengths to regulators and carbonation, the guys tell you everything you need to know to pour the perfect pint every time.

Homebrewing beer. Jamil and John Palmer, along with special guest Jason "JP" Petros, cover fermentation vessels in this episode of Brew Strong. Hear the crew talk about conicals vs. carboys, glass vs. plastic, Better Bottle Fermentors, and more. Find out what vessel is right for you and what advantages and disadvantages each one has in this episode of Brew Strong!

Homebrewing beer. We've had this one in the can a couple months and just to bring back all the excitement of the 2009 national Homebrewers Conference in Oakland, we thought it was time to release it. This is a live question and answer show that Jamil and John Palmer did from the hospitality suite at the conference. Festival attendees and listeners were able to ask the brewing questions they've always wanted answered from our two experts. It was a great and unique opportunity for our hosts to interact directly with their listeners. Tune in and see if your question was answered!

Homebrewing beer. In this episode of Brew Strong Jamil and John Palmer cover the process of cleaning/washing yeast for storage and reuse. Listen in as the experts cover the proper way to wash yeast so that every pitch is clean, healthy and viable.

Homebrewing beer. In this episode of Brew Strong Jamil and John Palmer cover the science and process of sparging. This seemingly simple part of your brew day can affect every aspect of your final beer so knowing how and why you are doing it, and the different methods available to you, can make all the difference in your quest to brew the perfect beer.

Homebrewing beer. On this episode of Brew Strong, Jamil and John Palmer talk about one of the most crucial aspects of your homebrewing: fermentation temperature control. Listen in as they discuss why it's important and the methods of controlling your temperature, from wet towels and fans to temp. controlled conicals and refrigeration, Brew Strong covers all the bases of temperature contol!

Homebrewing beer. On this episode of Brew Strong, Jamil and John Palmer join forces with legendary homebrewer Denny Conn to help explain the process, use and results of decoction mashing your beer. Listen in as the guys explain this traditional method of mashing your grains to find out the how, why and when so you can add yet another tool to your brewing belt.

Homebrewing beer. The practice of lagering beer is not as old as beer itself, but some, like the Germans, define it as the major turning point in beer quality. Good lagering techniques don't just help lager beers either, they can help all beers. Listen in as Jamil and John talk about the science behind lagering your beer and how you can benefit from doing it on this episode of Brew Storng.

Homebrewing beer. On this episode of Brew Strong, Jamil and John Palmer, along with Tasty McDole, cover the process and finer points of filtering your beer. They discuss why you want to filter, and why you would not, what results you can expect, what changes take place, and how to do it on a homebrew scale.

Homebrewing beer. By popular demand, Jamil and John Palmer do a follow up show to the water series to answer any left over questions and clear up any confusion on understanding the why, how, and when to adjust your brewing water. They leave no stone unturned as they go through listener e-mails and feedback to cover the topics most important to you. Calcium, carbonates, sulfates, alkalinity and more are covered.