The Library

[denimglen]

Thought it would be handy to have a list of links to info for new to advanced homebrewers. If anyone has anything they think is good, solid info for the list post it here and I'll add it.


General Brewing Information

HowToBrew.com
The Brewing Network (Podcast)
Basic Brewing Radio/Video (Podcast)
BrewPoll
Brew365
BJCP Style Guide
Advice for new homebrewers
Brewing Acronyms by Nick T (3rd post from bottom)

Fermenting Lagers

Free Articles from Zymurgy Magazine

The Brewery (Assorted homebrew information, some links broken)

Yeast

White Labs and Wyeast Strain Chart
Yeast Starter FAQ
Pitching Rates and Starters
Pitching Rate Calculator
Yeast Rinsing/Washing
Guide to Freezing Yeast
ProSciTech - Vials for Freezing Yeast
Yeast Growth and Culturing


Water

Simple Guide to Water Treatment
John Palmer's Residual Alkalinity Spreadsheet (Bottom of Page)

NTHA on Water Treatment

Petone and Upper Hutt Reports (Second post from bottom)


Grain

Malt Comparison Chart I
Malt Comparison Chart II
Malt and Adjunct Chart


Hops

BrewYourOwn Magazine's Hop Guide
Yakima Chief
Hop Union
Fresh Hops
Grow Hops Message Board
Tips for Brewing Imperial IPA


Adjuncts, Additives and Misc. Ingredients

Clearing/Fining beer with unflavoured gelatin


Recipes

Beer du Jour - Award Winning Recipes
Brew365 - Recipes
Homebrewtalk - Recommended Recipes
BrewYourOwn Magazine Recipes


All Grain Brewing

Mashing Calculators
Brew in a Bag (BIAB)

[James P]

Another for the yeast section, very basic, and no photos, but a thousand words makes a picture!

Yeast freezing

[denimglen]

Hey mate, thanks for the input, I'm half and half on adding this one because it seems to be pretty much the same as the one already listed, and the site is also listed in the sources of the already listed guide.

[James P]

Fair call, how about adding:

www.proscitech.com.au

They stock the glass vials etc which we don't seem to be able to get here.

[denimglen]

Ah shit I looked for ages about a year ago to find something more local than the states for glass vials, never came across that one.

Cheers mate, added.

[Craig]

Not sure what you guys are using your vials for, but I get pre-poured WL-Nutrient slants and plates from Fort Richard Laboratories Ltd for yeast culturing and "banking" if there is such a term... Costs just over $30 for 20 delivered to your door. Is very hassle free on the agar front and the slant glass vials make a good 10ml culture vessel. There address is 12 Huia Rd Otahuhu Auckland You'll need to use the good old fashioned forms of communication though, scary as it may seem... Phone, Fax or personal visit only I believe.

[denimglen]

Cheers, good to know. I have been thinking about trying some slants/plates.

We're using the glass vials, with added glycerin, to freeze slurry for future culturing. The guide to freezing yeast link in yeast section above provides some more info if you're interested.

[Dale]

Hey Craig,

Had a talk to Fort Richard and they say they do WL Nutrient and Malt Extract Agar also you can get them in 60 or 90mm whole plates, Frl Large Vials and Bottled Media 50 or 200ml.

What did you find to be the best option?

Thanks

[Greig McGill]

Just found this, thanks to Basic Brewing Radio - http://pint.com.au/calculators

Of particular interest is the hop substitution tool. I'm not sure how good it is, but the recommendations are based on stated sources, so you at least know who to blame.

[denimglen]

Thanks, added, having a play with that hop tool now.

[denimglen]

Updated with some bottling/kegging stuff.

Still keen to hear any suggestions!

[integersmirk]

I was browsing through these excellent resources a few weeks ago, and stumbled upon a "brew schedule" - something like
8am start heating water
9am add water to mashtun
etc

I didn't bookmark it... and now, I need it, and can't find it.

Does anyone know of anything like this online?

Cheers

Mike

[Nick T]

this?

http://www.brew365.com/technique_timeline.php