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Basic Brewing is the home of Basic Brewing Radio™ and Basic Brewing Video™, the podcasts that help both beginning and advanced brewers improve their brews.

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Be sure to listen to our interview on Basic Brewing Radio with the man who is helping to change the wine (and beer?) world - Gary Vaynerchuk.

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"Perfect example of a nice niche vlog. The very well-informed beer buffs James and Steve are just teetering on the line between awkward and downright hilarious." - Amanda Congdon

You don't have to be a "professional"
to make great beer at home!

In addition to our podcasts, we have produced extract and all grain DVD videos to help you learn basic and advanced techniques in a fun and easy way.

Our videos are available in homebrew stores across the country, but if there's not one near you, you can order them directly from our online shop.

Low-Tech Lagering and Decoction MashingDecoction Mashing and Lagering Made Basic!

Basic Brewing: Low-Tech Lagering and Decoction Mashing introduces experienced brewers to advanced techniques that have been passed down through generations. Follow a single-decoction brew session step-by-step, adding flavor characteristics that will enhance your lager brews.

Then, see the lagering process using the Low Tech Lagering System (LTLS) - a home-built system that allows maintaining consistent, controllable temperatures without the expense of a chest freezer.

Stepping into All GrainTake the Leap into All Grain!

Basic Brewing: Stepping into All Grain takes you through the all grain brewing process from milling your grain to collecting your wort. It is designed for brewers who already brew using the extract method, but beginners will get a lot out of it, too.

This DVD uses a non-linear approach to step you through the process. You can choose step or infusion mashing, then batch or fly-sparging. And you can always visit any segment directly by using the chapter menu.

Watch the Extract Brewing Process from Start to Finish!

Basic Brewing: Introduction to Extract Home Brewing is a DVD video that gives you what no book can provide: a visual walkthrough of extract brewing to take the mystery out of this fun and rewarding hobby.

You'll see an hour-long demonstration of making beer, starting at brewing and ending at bottling, covering every step in between. James and Steve will show you helpful tips to make your brewing successful and help you to avoid common pitfalls that can get in the way of making the best beer you've ever tasted. A handy chapter list will make it easy for you to revisit topics at a later time.


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