(September 2013)

This is one of the first hop cultivars developed with extremely high alpha-acid content. It is a traditional hop favored for dark English-style ales. Generally only used for bittering additions, it is thought to produce fruity flavors simlar to black currants when boiled for a long time. (more)

(September 2013)

Check out this calculator for converting between common units of beer color: SRM, MCU, degrees Lovibond, and EBC. It also displays predicted colors as graphics for quick visualization. (more)

(August 2013)

German ale yeast for making cloudy wheat beers. This strain produces prominent banana and clove flavors. (more)

(August 2013)

Medium crystal malt that imparts residual sweetness and caramel flavor. It has high protein and dextrin content that improves head retention and body. (more)

(August 2013)

This is the quintessential American aroma hop from the Pacific Northwest. It is hugely popular with brewers of American ales for its floral and citrus aroma. (more)

(August 2013)

This English ale yeast produces dry well-attenuated beers. It is a good choice for high gravity worts. It produces some of the estery flavors typically seen in other English ale yeasts. (more)

(August 2013)

This light colored crystal malt has some unfermentable sugars that impart residual sweetness and mild caramel flavor. (more)

(July 2013)

This British ale yeast produces low levels of fruity esters compared to other British ale strains. This results in a relatively neutral fermentation character with a slightly tart finish. It is thought that this yeast is related to other strains collected at the Whitbread Brewery. (more)

(July 2013)

This unassuming malt is highly versatile and is the basis for many common styles. It produces a straightforward malt flavor with lots of fermentable sugars. This malt has high levels of mashing enzymes, which makes it useful for converting the starches from other malts. (more)

(July 2013)

These Noble Hops have a long tradition of cultivation in the Czech Republic. Their delicate spicy aroma and distinctive flavor is the heart of the Bohemian pilsner beer style. (more)