Our second iteration of an all-grain Japanese style rice lager, Miami Rice is the follow up to our award-winning Mr Rice Guy lager.
Cold crashing has become one of the most widely embraced techniques in modern homebrewing. By chilling your beer after fermentation, you accelerate clarity, reduce sediment, and ready your brew for packaging faster and with more polish. But not all cold crashes are created equal — and research suggests a gradual or stepped cold crash can offer unique advantages over dropping temperatures as cold as possible, as quickly as possible.
This guide breaks down why a slower approach can improve your results, what the science says, and how to do it at home safely and effectively.