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To avoid the ill effects of carmelization malt extract

To avoid the ill effects of carmelization, malt extract brewers should delay the addition of the majority of their extracts until late in the boiling process. The extract must be added late enough in the boil to avoid carmelization, but early enough to assure that the extract is sterilized. Boiling the extract for about 15 [...]

‘4x Porter’ is their traditional dark - one

‘4x Porter’ is their traditional dark home brewing beer - one for winter - the brew you will find if you visit your local now; a beer for supping next to a warm open fire. In the spring you’ll encounter the ‘Bold Forester’, brewed with a lighter amber malt, giving a gentler more biscuity flavour. [...]