Hooded Ram Brewing Co.'s Mosaic clone, moonlighter challenge and more

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Membership Options   Brew Day Bulletin Dear Homebrewer, We're issuing this homebrewer's challenge [Free] to get you unstuck from indecision and free you up to brew the best beer for you. Up for another challenge? This one's fun: the moonlighter challenge [Free]. In our Understanding Biotransformation video [Plus Members], you'll learn what exactly biotransformation is, how it occurs, and how homebrewers can use it to our advantage. Read our profile of Bière de Garde [Digital & Plus Members], a historical regional beer style from the French countryside. Then try brewing Gordon Strong's Bière de Garde recipe [Digital & Plus Members] in the style of Jenlain using (mostly) malts from the area. Hooded Ram Brewing Co.'s Mosaic clone [Free] is a relatively simple beer and an alternative to aggressively hopped beers. Mr. Wizard explains Munich Malts [Digital & Plus Members] and the difference between rolled and flaked Grains [Digital & Plus Members]. Here are project plans to add an outdoor ventilation fan [Digital & Plus Members] to your brewery. Cheers! Brad Ring Publisher For BYO+ and Nano+ Members Only  Brew even better with BYO+ Membership Become a BYO+ Member to access the new BYO+ Video Series, one on-demand workshop, 1000s of how-to articles and tested recipes, and more! Watch with BYO+ Membership Video Understanding Biotransformation The word "biotransformation" has gotten a lot of buzz as brewers look to fermentation — and specifically, yeast — to transform the aroma of hops. Learn from Brew Your Own Magazine's Technical Editor Ashton Lewis what exactly biotransformation is, how it occurs, and how homebrewers can use it to our advantage. Watch Now Read & Brew: Free Content For All Recipe Hooded Ram Brewing Co.'s Mosaic clone This is a relatively simple beer, one designed to showcase Mosaic® hops. By North American standards, it is modestly hopped. Enjoy an alternative to aggressively hopped beers.   Read more Article Homebrewer's Challenge: If you ever find yourself stuck I want you to create your very own beer style. I'm not talking about creating something for the masses or an award-winner that will be loved by friends and judges alike (although, kudos to you if you do!). Rather, I want you to create the beer that is perfect for you, brewed your way, and with the ingredients you want. I understand that this may sound a bit corny, something you might read in a self-help book, but just hear me out. Read more Ask Mr. Wizard Is There a Difference Between Rolled and Flaked Grains? Q I keep seeing the forums suggesting a difference between "flaked grains" and "rolled grains." From what I can glean searching online, I'm finding some sources refer to the difference as semantics, and others seem to suggest there IS a real difference between these labels. I'm wondering if there's a functional brewing difference between these or if they would need to be used differently in my brewery. As a follow-up question, I've Gotten into a few debates between milling flaked products versus not. Is there any advantage in your opinion to milling these grains? Read More Project The Moonlighter Challenge: Dangling a beer carrot Don't you just hate it when you see people that think they know how everything is done? No one likes a know-it-all . . . until now. Last year I did this build and I am still uncertain of what it is called. But whatever it is called, it will provide hours of entertainment watching people try to figure it out. I called mine "The Moonlighter Challenge," after my homebrew club. After doing some research (drinking beer in various awkward positions) I was ready for my build. The best thing about it is that you probably have just about everything you need laying around for this build.  Read More For Digital and Plus Members Only  Start your Digital Membership Free Trial Digital Members get access to thousands of recipes, all new BYO issues and more. Try membership risk free for 14 days.*! Try Digital Membership, Free!* Recipe Gordon Strong's Bière de Garde (5 gallons/19 L, all-grain) OG = 1.067 FG = 1.015 IBU = 20 SRM = 14 ABV = 7.1% Ingredients 5 lbs. (2.3 kg) Malteries Franco-Belge (MFB) Pilsner malt 6 lbs. (2.7 kg) MFB Vienna malt 1.5 lbs. (680 g) dark Munich (Munich II) malt   Read more Article Bière de Garde: From the French countryside Bière de garde, a historical regional beer style from the borderlands of France and Belgium, has undergone a modern update from its farmhouse brewing origins. People are often confused by the characterization of saison along with bière de garde as farmhouse styles, thinking that they must have a similar flavor profile — but that is far from the case. "Farmhouse" relates to the self-sufficient brewing tradition of farmers using their crops to create beer for themselves and their field workers. The term says nothing about the beers themselves, and it certainly shouldn't be interpreted as implying that a funky barnyard (or Brettanomyces) character exists in the beers.   Read more Ask Mr. Wizard Munich Malts Explained Q. I have noticed a lot of variation in Munich malts from different maltsters and I'm trying to understand the difference between Munich Light, Medium, and Dark malts. I can order Munich Light in 5, 8, 15, and 30 °L, and Munich Dark comes in 8, 15, and 50 °L colors. There are also malts offered as Munich 10 °L, Munich 20 °L, and Munich 60 °L, which I assume are Munich Medium. What does Light, Medium, and Dark really mean? Read More Project Outdoor Ventilation Fan Adequate and dependable ventilation is an essential part of an indoor brewery. Installing a ventilation system that takes the least amount of space, has quiet operation, and can be activated with the flip of a switch requires a manageable amount of planning and the proper materials. Any kind of operation requiring thousands of watts of power or tens of thousands BTUs of heat will need considerable ventilation to prevent moisture buildup. Industrial units used in professional kitchens are large and expensive. Read More *BYO+ and Nano+ Membership Terms and Conditions:  You will be enrolled in the auto-renewal program, and your membership will renew at the prevailing rates at the time. Additional terms and conditions apply, see individual product pages for details.  *Free Trial Terms and Conditions: For new members and subscribers only. Limit one per customer. Additional auto-renewal terms apply. See product checkout page for details. 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