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Reddit mentions of Brew Chem 101: The Basics of Homebrewing Chemistry
Sentiment score: 4
Reddit mentions: 6
We found 6 Reddit mentions of Brew Chem 101: The Basics of Homebrewing Chemistry. Here are the top ones.
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- Nontechnical language and a highly readable style
- Explanations of the chemical reactions at each stage of the brewing process and how to avoid potential problems
- A primer on beer tasting and judging
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Specs:
| Color | Multi |
| Height | 9 Inches |
| Length | 6 Inches |
| Number of items | 1 |
| Release date | January 1996 |
| Weight | 1 Pounds |
| Width | 0.3 Inches |
BrewChem 101 (http://www.amazon.com/Brew-Chem-101-Homebrewing-Chemistry/dp/0882669400) suggests keeping the lid open about a quarter's width. This allows all the stuff you want to burn off to burn off, but also allows a good drip back into the beer. He does also say to keep the lid on for about 5 minutes after hop additions, and after you turn off the burner.
Palmer's How To Brew is essentially mandatory reading if you want to be able to get consistent results (that aren't consistently bad at least). If you've got a good handle on that, and want to get into the meat and potatoes of how the bugs do their work and what does what in a beer, Janson's Brew Chem 101 is another good resource if you've got a good handle on high school level chemistry.
I bought Brew Chem 101 a while back and refer to it occasionally. It says that it's nontechnical but the author goes so far as to diagram the molecular structure of things that create off flavors and aromas in beer.
I've seen Brew Chem 101: The Basics of Homebrewing Chemistry in stores, but I haven't read it. It seems very sciencey.
Otherwise, I recommend Designing Great Beers.
Brew Chem 101 by Lee Janson
Even if you didn't pay attention in high school chemistry you should be able to grasp this read. Very well explained, and mostly thorough. Best thing is that it's well-referenced, so that when you finish you can get some more in-depth texts.
http://www.amazon.com/Brew-Chem-101-Homebrewing-Chemistry/dp/0882669400
https://www.amazon.com/Brew-Chem-101-Homebrewing-Chemistry/dp/0882669400