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Different brewing types

Started by Rats, July 24, 2013, 02:00:22 PM

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Rats

What are the different brewing types available to the home brewer.
Kit,Mini Mash,AG etc.
From easy to difficult.
I drive way to fast to worry about cholesterol

Metattron

July 24, 2013, 02:07:09 PM #1 Last Edit: July 24, 2013, 03:02:03 PM by Metattron
Kits
Hacked Kits
Extract
Partial Extract
Mini Mash
Brew in a Bag
AG simple mash
Decoction Mashes
Step Mashes

Did I miss any?  The order could vary over the last few depending on preference and equipment I'd say.
In primary:
In secondary: Wine, Melomel
In keg: Teddy Hopper, Coconut stout, 4 Cs, Buzz bomb, Never Sierra, Bock, OD
In the fridge: Helles Lager, Hob Gob

LordEoin

Also depends on what you want to brew

Eoin

Brew in a bag, rather than boil in a bag, thanks ;)

Eoin

I think you're missing spontaneous ferments/sours/farmhouse .. all in or about the same ballpark.


Metattron

Quote from: Eoin on July 24, 2013, 02:59:08 PM
Brew in a bag, rather than boil in a bag, thanks ;)

Must have been thinking of all the rice they use in Budweiser!  ;)
In primary:
In secondary: Wine, Melomel
In keg: Teddy Hopper, Coconut stout, 4 Cs, Buzz bomb, Never Sierra, Bock, OD
In the fridge: Helles Lager, Hob Gob

Dr Jacoby

I think decoctions are about as complex as they get. Some historical recipes call for a ridiculous number of steps.

Kits
Hacked Kits
Extract
Partial Extract
Mini Mash
Brew in a Bag
AG simple mash
Step Mashes (infusion mashes, direct heat mashes, oven mashes...)
Turbid mashes (for lambics)
Blending beers at different stages of development
Decoction Mashes
Every little helps

Jacob

What about commercial favourite method - High Gravity Brewing ? :)

Metattron

I put decoction mashes further down as I've tried it, but haven't done any of the step mashes as I don't have the equipment for them yet.  A requirement for more specialised equipment would make it more difficult.  For decoction mashes all you need are a ladel and a pot!  :D
In primary:
In secondary: Wine, Melomel
In keg: Teddy Hopper, Coconut stout, 4 Cs, Buzz bomb, Never Sierra, Bock, OD
In the fridge: Helles Lager, Hob Gob

Jacob

Quote from: Metattron on July 24, 2013, 05:08:04 PM
For decoction mashes all you need are a ladel and a pot!  :D
Same can be used with step mashes (infusion).