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Brut IPA you say?

There is no disputing that the India Pale Ale or IPA is a staple that’s here to stay. From its humble origins as a practical way to ship beer across the Empire to our modern craft interpretations,...

Lager, Lager, Lager

Lager is as popular as ever and whether its Pilsner, Helles, Vienna Lager or Schwarzbier you are considering brewing, Murphy and Son is the place for everything you need for a flavoursome quality...

Kegging, canning or bottling? Have you considered the benefits of Murphy’s Super F?

What is it? Super F is a rapid action fining, made using our own special formulation of silicate and polysaccharide for rapid sedimentation.  This unique blend makes Super F effective at fining out...

Consultancy Corner – Technical Brewer, Graeme Hall

www.grhconsultancy.co.uk I have been in the Brewing Industry for over 30 years, and have worked for 4 different breweries and have spent the last 20 years at Frederic Robinsons as Operations and...

What is Adhol No. 10 and why use it?

An additive used for blending with Caustic Soda solutions supplying a source of active oxygen… Use Instructions In use concentrations of Adhol No. 10 are application dependent and should be...

Consultancy Corner – Master Brewer Mark Tetlow

Can I introduce myself? My name is Mark Tetlow BSc Brew. Dipl Brew. I have been working in the brewing industry for the last 30 years. I am the founder of The Beer Hub – a valuable resource...

Consultancy Corner – Master Brewer Martin Cullimore

E-mail: martin@cullibrew.com Mobile: 07793 47 25 47 Website: www.cullibrew.com Master Brewer I have over 40 years experience as a professional Brewer. The Beers I have brewed have won numerous...

Using a microscope to help control yeast quality

For good brewing you need a healthy yeast with a good viability, a good cell count and free from contamination. You can monitor the viability of your yeast by using a methylene blue stain, as dead or...

Diacetyl Control; use ALDC to brew the beer you intended

What is ALDC? Alpha acetolactate decarboxylase. Benefits of ALDC: ·        Reduces Diacetyl production·        Significantly reduces maturation times·        More efficient...