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BREW BETTER BEER

Most new brewers are constantly looking for ways to improve their craft. Luckily, a lot of brewing information is available to the hobbyist. The internet is filled with websites and forums devoted to homebrewing, and a wealth of books have been published on the topic. On the other hand, inexperienced brewers looking for advice are bombarded with information, some of it sound, and some not — and it can be hard to tell the difference.

In any fairly complex process, quality is determined by the weakest link in the chain of production, and the weakest link is frequently the aspect that’s the least interesting. If you’re a brewer who wants to improve your craft, look for your weak spot, and expect it to be a part of the process that bores you.

Four Factors for Homebrewing Quality Beer

The following elements contribute to brewing quality beer at home, beginning with the most important.

Overshadowing everything else is the need to be fanatical

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