Before I set goals for 2016, let's check in and see how I did on my 2015 goals. The goals were:

• Water Chemistry: I'd like to learn more about how water chemistry affects my brewing. I'm going to start by reading Water from the Brewing Elements series ...

What is a "Session IPA?" There isn't a defined BJCP style for it.

Any beer is a session beer if you try hard enough. - Unknown

In general, a session IPA seems to be defined as a scaled down IPA, usually coming in under 4.5% ABV, with around 50-60 ...

I finally brewed my Berliner Weisse and it turned out simply fantastic. I used a 50/50 mix of pilsner malt and white wheat. After running off the wort and sparging, I added 88% lactic acid to get the pH down to 4.5, then pitched a 1L lacto starter ...

I'm a fan of sour beers and I've been saying for months that I'm going to brew one. Originally, I thought that my first sour would be something along the lines of a Tart of Darkness clone using Wyeast's Roselare Ale blend, but I've been ...

I've been focused on finishing my HERMS (Heat Exchange Recirculating Mash System) since I got back from the National Homebrewer's Convention. I was finally able to afford the remaining parts and tools I needed to put it all together.

Using both gas and electric is an unusual choice ...