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Hopload Blog

An opinionated blog about homebrewing lagers.

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Blind triangle tests in the homebrewing wold were probably popularized by Brülosophy. Having conducted and evaluated one of my own, as well as having participated in it myself, I would like to share my thoughts on it in a short essay and also point out the limitations and meaning of such tests.

Bernd Strehl
Bernd Strehl

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Vienna Lager - Nova Lager 10°C vs 19°C Fermentation temperature

In this experiment, a brew of Vienna Lager was split between two fermenters and fermented with Nova Lager at two different temperatures.

Bernd Strehl
Bernd Strehl
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Automated Homebrew Water Analysis

The water analzyer will give some indication, wether the tap water is suited for brewing breers, or which improvements should be done to make it suitable for brewing.

Bernd Strehl
Bernd Strehl
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Five factors for good homebrew lager

When I started homebrewing in 2018 there is one statement I heard over and over again: 'Homebrewing lagers is hard (leave it to the more experienced)'. It's not and it doesn't have to be. This post summarises my experience of brewing over 100 lagers in five factors that I have found to be the most important.

Bernd Strehl
Bernd Strehl