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Good Brewing Chemistry Books [closed]
I feel like I should learn more about the chemistry involved in brewing. Can anybody recommend some good books for learning about brewing chemistry and how it relates to brew outcomes?
I'd prefer ...
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Salty Starter. From Gypsum?
I'm using gypsum for the first time in an IPA I'm brewing in few days. I made a starter today and thought.... since it's a hopped started, why not add a pinch of gypsum. I used PDME and yeast nutrient ...
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What water profile should be used for a Maibock?
I have been using Martin Brungard's Bru'n Water spreadsheet to build up my water profiles from distilled water. This has worked very well for the dozen or so ales I've made. This weekend, I'll be ...
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Water quality and its contribution to off-flavors
I have a copy of my city water quality report in hand and, with no particular reason other to than to understand how water quality can affect the taste of beer, would like to know where I can find ...
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When using campden tablets to dechlorinate water, how much sulfite makes it into the final beer?
I have a friend who is allergic to sulfites in wine, so he sticks to drinking beer. I use campden tablets to dechlorinate my water, at a rate of one tablet per 10 gallons. How much sulfite makes it ...
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What causes “rush” carbonation when adding sugar?
I've just been playing with some treatments for an undercarbonated batch in bottles. The beer is slightly carbonated, it bubbles up a little when poured, just builds no head & dissipates ...
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Brewing at Altitude
How does high altitude affect brewing chemistry? Up here in Denver (5280') or even higher in the mountains (some towns in Colorado are 9000' and higher), water does different things. In Denver, water ...
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What effect does the alkalinity of wort have on the fermentation cycle in beer brewing?
What effect does the alkalinity of wort have on the fermentation cycle in beer brewing?
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When should you measure and adjust mash pH?
I am getting ready for my first all-grain batch. I got a copy of my township's water report and sat down to use it in conjunction with the graphs in How to Brew to determine what colors of beer I can ...
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Using math to hit exact spice level
This is a question that will combine your knowledge of food, chemistry, and beer.
Spiciness is measured in Scoville Units. Basically:
In Scoville's method, an alcohol
extract of the capsaicin ...
