From basics to more advanced topics, the Beer School has all the info to expand your knowledge and enjoyment of your beers, ales and lagers.
A day in the life of a brewer
Just what do they get up to all day? We sent Glynn Davis to find out.
January 2008, Issue 16, page 18
A fishy tale
Daniel Cooper finds out about the use of isinglass finings in brewing.
July 2008, Issue 19, page 62
A necessary evil?
Daniel Cooper looks at the controversial subject of pasteuration in beer
April 2008, Issue 17, page 54
All the gear, no idea
Ron Allison looks at the basic equipment needed for full mash brewing at home.
July 2009, Issue 25, page 57
Blood sugar blues
Daniel Cooper looks at the problems faced by diabetic beer lovers.
January 2009, Issue 22, page 54
Bottles Vs Cans
The packaging of beer has become a rather controversial subject in recent years. Daniel Cooper looks at the differences between bottles and cans, and whether this makes any difference to the flavour o...
January 1970, Issue 21, page 54
Everything you need to know about cask conditioning
In the latest in our series Nigel Huddleston looks at the role of the cask in production
May 2006, Issue 6, page 32
Everything you need to know about cereals
In the latest in our series Nigel Huddleston considers grains other than barley that can be used in beer
July 2006, Issue 7, page 32
Everything you need to know about... fruit
In the latest in our series Nigel Huddleston looks at the role fruit can play in the production of quality beers from around the world
March 2006, Issue 5, page 28
Everything you need to know about... hops
In the first of a series on the brewing of beer Nigel Huddleston looks at the role of the hop
August 2005, Issue 1, page 62
Everything you need to know about... malt
In the latest in his series on the ingredients of beer Nigel Huddleston looks at the role of malted barley
January 2006, Issue 3, page 58
Everything you need to know about... water
In the latest in our series Michael Jackson investigates the role of water and how important a quality sourse is to the overall taste of beer
January 2006, Issue 4, page 28
Everything you need to know about... yeast
In the latest in our series Nigel Huddleston looks at the role yeast plays
November 2005, Issue 2, page 58
Everything you need to know about...cans
This issue, Nigel Huddleston looks at the history of the humble can
September 2006, Issue 8, page 32
Going against the grain
If you're a coeliac or have a gluten intolerance, then you have to avoid cereals like wheat and barley. But what happens if you're a beer lover? Daniel Cooper reports.
June 2008, Issue 18, page 69
How low can you go?
Daniel Cooper tackles the subject of low and no alcohol beer, and how they are made.
September 2008, Issue 20, page 54
How to set up your own micro brewery
We've all thought about it...Nigel Huddleston shows us the way
January 2007, Issue 10, page 55
Malt extract or full mash?
Ron Allison provides the second part in our guide to brewing beer at home.
May 2009, Issue 24, page 45
One lump or two?
It has been suggested that there was room in BOTW for a little more technical stuff. So pay attention, here comes the science bit: Daniel Cooper reports on the use of sugar in brewing.
January 2008, Issue 16, page 30
That special something (Yeast)
Yeast is a vital and complex part of beer production. Roger Protz looks at the history of this ingredient and how brewers keep it happy
November 2006, Issue 9, page 60
The culture club
Alice Whitehead explores the importance of yeast by taking a walk around the National Collection of Yeast Cultures.
March 2009, Issue 23, page 18
The nitro-keg revolution
Daniel Cooper discusses the use of nitrogen gas in beer – abhorred by some, loved by others.
May 2009, Issue 24, page 54
The oils have it
We all know hops give beer its unique flavour, but how exactly? Daniel Cooper explains.
July 2009, Issue 25, page 54
The science of good head
Daniel Cooper studies the science behind
a good head of beer foam.
March 2009, Issue 23, page 55
Why homebrew?
Brought to you by Beers of the World and the
Craft Brewing Association ww.craftbrewing.org.uk
Ever fancied making your own beer but don't really know how? Over the coming issues,
experienced home brew...
March 2009, Issue 23, page 73
