Friday, 9 May 2025

How to do a Whirlpool/Hop Stand in a BrewZilla

What is a Whirlpool/Hop Stand?

Many of today's hop forward recipes call for what is commonly known as a "whirlpool" or "hop stand" hop addition. The idea behind these additions is that they are done after the wort is slightly cooled from boiling temperature at the end of the recipe's recommended boil period. 

Thursday, 8 May 2025

Cold IPA - Recipe Creation Guide

Introduction

Cold IPA is a relatively new style of beer - and although it's not an officially recognised category within the Beer Judging Certification Program (BJCP) yet, we suspect it's only a matter of time until it will be added.