Homebrewing is an effort of passion. And nothing can kill that passion more like fermentation problems in your beer! Today, Jamil and John review one of the more annoying aspects of the beer process - stuck fermentation. How to you fix it? Better yet, how do you prevent it in the first place? We get into that - and more!

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Residual sugars - and how to deal with them - is so important when trying to brew the best beer that you can. If your sugars are off, there goes your body, and most likely the whole impact of your beer. Today on the show, John and Jamil dive deep into the subject of residual sugars and what you can do to deal with them at home.

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Jamil and John love to answer homebrew questions, and the Cane Island Alers homebrew club sent in some good ones. The boys cover everything a homebrewer could want to know about entering competitions. From how to strategize which categories, to how to set your beer apart at the judging table. Whether you want to dominate your next homebrew competition, or just want to brew like you do, Brew Strong can help!

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Beer is always changing, whether we like it or not. Today on Brew Strong, Jamil and John examine what's hot right now in the beer world, how they got to where they are, and some insight into brewing them.

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As Jamil says, "there's always another way to adjust your water". Jamil and John are back, and taking the plunge to revisit their favorite topic: Water Adjustments. If you are new to water programming, or need a refresher, this is the show for you!

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Jamil and John Palmer continue their thorough coverage of the practical aspects of barrel aging in this episode of Brew Strong by discussing how to use and store your barrels. Jamil starts by reminding everyone how to properly prepare your barrels for liquid by correctly making sure they are sealed. From there, the team discusses how to both empty and fill your barrels, barrel storage, sampling your beer, and also tracking the entire process.

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In this episode of Brew Strong, Jamil and John Palmer continue their discussion on barrel aging beer, this time covering types of wood barrels. The guys walk us through the differences in wood types, including their permeability to liquid and air, flavors imparted, reusability and more. Tune in and gain a well rounded education on what you can expect from various types and ages of wood. They also cover how to clean and maintain your barrels so you can get the most out of them.

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In part two of this Brew Strong series on barrel aging beer, Jamil and John Palmer discuss oxidation prevention, maximizing desirable flavors, barrel storage, and more.

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In part one of this Brew Strong series on barrel aging beer, Jamil and John Palmer discuss the practical aspects of barrel aging beer. Topics include deciding what you want to get out of your barrel program, barrel selection, types of beers to age, temperature control, and more. Homebrewers and Craft Brewers alike will gain in in-depth knowledge of barrel aging throughout this series.

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In this episode of Brew Strong, John Palmer and special guest, Master BJCP Judge Brian Schar, discuss common off flavors found in beer. Many of these flavors are still found in beer submitted to homebrew or craft beer competitions. John and Brian are here to lend a helping hand with tips to avoid these pesky off flavors.

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