Homebrewing Resources
American Homebrewers Association - An organization to promote and protect American craft beer and the community of brewing enthusiasts.
Beer Judge Certification Program (BJCP) - The purpose of the Beer Judge Certification Program (BJCP) is to promote beer literacy and the appreciation of real beer, and to recognize beer tasting and evaluation skills.
RealBeer.com - Their motto says it all, "What part of beer don't you understand?" This web site contains info about all things beer. Check it out!
How to Brew - This is a great reference for the seasoned brewer or those new to brewing. John Palmer, a well known homebrewer, published his first book, in its entirety, on the web. Best part - it's completely free! He has a new updated print version of the book that is being published in June, 2006. It's a great reference to have around your home brewery.
Hopunion - This is the web site of the company that supplies almost all of the hops to homebrew retailers. The Hopunion Data Book (in PDF format) is a must-have reference for any homebrewer. It contains information about all of the most commonly used hops by homebrewers.
Foam Improvement - The Foam Rangers Homebrew Club's Foam Improvement web page. This web page contains links with excellent info about malt, hops yeast and water - the four main ingredients in beer.
Thomas' Mash Infusion Water Temperature Table - During a brewing session at Dano's recently I saw a need for a quick reference for strike water tempurature. I developed this quick table from Palmer's simplified equation that should get brewers in the right range.
American Homebrewers Association - An organization to promote and protect American craft beer and the community of brewing enthusiasts.
Beer Judge Certification Program (BJCP) - The purpose of the Beer Judge Certification Program (BJCP) is to promote beer literacy and the appreciation of real beer, and to recognize beer tasting and evaluation skills.
RealBeer.com - Their motto says it all, "What part of beer don't you understand?" This web site contains info about all things beer. Check it out!
How to Brew - This is a great reference for the seasoned brewer or those new to brewing. John Palmer, a well known homebrewer, published his first book, in its entirety, on the web. Best part - it's completely free! He has a new updated print version of the book that is being published in June, 2006. It's a great reference to have around your home brewery.
Hopunion - This is the web site of the company that supplies almost all of the hops to homebrew retailers. The Hopunion Data Book (in PDF format) is a must-have reference for any homebrewer. It contains information about all of the most commonly used hops by homebrewers.
Foam Improvement - The Foam Rangers Homebrew Club's Foam Improvement web page. This web page contains links with excellent info about malt, hops yeast and water - the four main ingredients in beer.
Thomas' Mash Infusion Water Temperature Table - During a brewing session at Dano's recently I saw a need for a quick reference for strike water tempurature. I developed this quick table from Palmer's simplified equation that should get brewers in the right range.
Modesto Mashers Brewing Links
Homebrewing Publications
Zymurgy - The AHA's brewing publication. This is the original homebrew periodical. It comes as a part of your AHA membership (you are an AHA member, right? :).
Brew Your Own - The most popular homebrew magazine in the world. Enjoy this collection of stories, tips, projects and great recipes from this magazine as well as web-only features. Sign up for a free issue!
All About Beer - Like the magazine's titles says, this bimonthly magazine is about all things beer. A fun cover-to-cover read.
Celebrator - The Celebrator Beer News Brewspaper is published bimonthly and is distributed by subscription and through breweries, pubs, restaurants, liquor/wine and beer stores, homebrew shops.
Zymurgy - The AHA's brewing publication. This is the original homebrew periodical. It comes as a part of your AHA membership (you are an AHA member, right? :).
Brew Your Own - The most popular homebrew magazine in the world. Enjoy this collection of stories, tips, projects and great recipes from this magazine as well as web-only features. Sign up for a free issue!
All About Beer - Like the magazine's titles says, this bimonthly magazine is about all things beer. A fun cover-to-cover read.
Celebrator - The Celebrator Beer News Brewspaper is published bimonthly and is distributed by subscription and through breweries, pubs, restaurants, liquor/wine and beer stores, homebrew shops.
Homebrewing Podcasts - These Podcasts require Apple's iTunes. You can subscribe to the Podcasts below and listen to them on your computer or iPod, or burn them to CD to listen to in your car:)
The Brewing Network - The Brewing Network's live Sunday webcast features brewing professionals from all over sharing the best in homebrew and craftbrew tips and tricks. The language gets a bit rough at time, but typically the show is funny as hell:)
Basic Brewing Radio - Basic Brewing Radio is a weekly show about the basics of brewing beer in your own home. Each week, they bring to you interesting interviews with people who can shed light on the hobby, share an interesting story, or give expert advice to help us all become better home brewers.
The Jamil Show - Jamil Zainasheff's weekly beer style show. It's a quick, information packed hour on a specific beer style.
Craft Beer Radio - Craft Beer Radio is a discussion of craft beer and the craft brewing industry along with beer reviews, homebrewing, beer history, and current events.
The Brewing Network - The Brewing Network's live Sunday webcast features brewing professionals from all over sharing the best in homebrew and craftbrew tips and tricks. The language gets a bit rough at time, but typically the show is funny as hell:)
Basic Brewing Radio - Basic Brewing Radio is a weekly show about the basics of brewing beer in your own home. Each week, they bring to you interesting interviews with people who can shed light on the hobby, share an interesting story, or give expert advice to help us all become better home brewers.
The Jamil Show - Jamil Zainasheff's weekly beer style show. It's a quick, information packed hour on a specific beer style.
Craft Beer Radio - Craft Beer Radio is a discussion of craft beer and the craft brewing industry along with beer reviews, homebrewing, beer history, and current events.
Where to Buy
One of our own Modesto Mashers' members, Wayne Baker, is the proprietor of Barley and Wine, our LHBS that has everything you need to throw together a batch of your favorite brew!
Barley and Wine
1125 Lone Palm Avenue - Unit C
Modesto, CA 95351
(209) 523-2739
barleyandwine@aol.com
morebeer.com - An extensive line of homebrewing, winemaking, and coffee roasting supplies. They have an extensive online catalog, low prices, free shipping of UPS orders over $59.00, monthly specials, and friendly service. All the supplies and knowledge you will ever need to make the best homemade beverages. Highly recommended! Check out their forums, too.
northernbrewer.com - Another great web homebrewing retailer. These guys have everything. Check out their forums, also.
williamsbrewing.com - Another great web homebrewing retailer.
hopsdirect.com - A great bulk hops retailer. These folks ship "heavy" pounds of hops, often significantly more than 16 ounces. Highly recommended!
freshops.com - Another great bulk hops retailer. Give Dave a call to order your bulk hops - you won't be disappointed!
One of our own Modesto Mashers' members, Wayne Baker, is the proprietor of Barley and Wine, our LHBS that has everything you need to throw together a batch of your favorite brew!
Barley and Wine
1125 Lone Palm Avenue - Unit C
Modesto, CA 95351
(209) 523-2739
barleyandwine@aol.com
morebeer.com - An extensive line of homebrewing, winemaking, and coffee roasting supplies. They have an extensive online catalog, low prices, free shipping of UPS orders over $59.00, monthly specials, and friendly service. All the supplies and knowledge you will ever need to make the best homemade beverages. Highly recommended! Check out their forums, too.
northernbrewer.com - Another great web homebrewing retailer. These guys have everything. Check out their forums, also.
williamsbrewing.com - Another great web homebrewing retailer.
hopsdirect.com - A great bulk hops retailer. These folks ship "heavy" pounds of hops, often significantly more than 16 ounces. Highly recommended!
freshops.com - Another great bulk hops retailer. Give Dave a call to order your bulk hops - you won't be disappointed!
Recipe Archives
Beer Recipator - This is an interactive set of web pages that homebrewers can use to formulate their recipes online. Great tools for recipe formulation!
Cats' Meow 3 - The Internet's beer recipe database.
Gambrinus' Mug - An interactive beer recipe database.
ProMash Recipe Stockpile - Recipes formatted for use with Sausalito Brewing Company's Promash brewing software.
BeerSmith Recipes - Recipes formatted for use with BeerSmith brewing software.
Beer Recipator - This is an interactive set of web pages that homebrewers can use to formulate their recipes online. Great tools for recipe formulation!
Cats' Meow 3 - The Internet's beer recipe database.
Gambrinus' Mug - An interactive beer recipe database.
ProMash Recipe Stockpile - Recipes formatted for use with Sausalito Brewing Company's Promash brewing software.
BeerSmith Recipes - Recipes formatted for use with BeerSmith brewing software.
Brewing Software
ProMash - The standard in brewing software for Windows.
BeerSmith - Another great piece of brewing software for Windows.
QBrew - An opensource piece of brewing software for Windows, Macintosh, Unix and Linux.
Homebrew Formulator - A Freeware brewing program for Macintosh users.
BeerAlchemy - A new Shareware brewing program for Macintosh users.
BeerTools.com - Web-based tools for the homebrewer.
ProMash - The standard in brewing software for Windows.
BeerSmith - Another great piece of brewing software for Windows.
QBrew - An opensource piece of brewing software for Windows, Macintosh, Unix and Linux.
Homebrew Formulator - A Freeware brewing program for Macintosh users.
BeerAlchemy - A new Shareware brewing program for Macintosh users.
BeerTools.com - Web-based tools for the homebrewer.
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