Craft Beer, Homebrewing, Beer Guides
The 52Brews Team 
When I first began brewing I remember being unsure about what type of container I should use to ferment my beer in. I watched videos of people using large plastic water jugs and glass jars but I wasn’t understanding why I would use one over the other. What is a Carboy? Beer carboys are essentially … Read more
No matter where you are in your brewing adventures, we all have experience brewing in the kitchen. It is a great place to start, but at some point, you’ll have to give everyone a break. They are sick of getting their feet wet and having the house smell like bitter hops. But what other options … Read more
The right beer fermenter could mean the difference between tasty brews or nasty suds. We’ve assembled a list of the best fermenters out there. Find out which one is the best for you here.
For an accurate insight into how some great beers taste, all you need to do is just enjoy the beer and let your taste buds dance to the rhythm of that popping beer. By taking up the beer tasting mastery course, you can learn how to taste the beer at its best directly from an … Read more
Company: Founders Brewing Company Style: Imperial Stout Origin: America (Michigan) 8.3% ABV I came across Founders Breakfast Stout a little while ago and was immediately attracted by the beer’s name. I’ve always thought that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Now it’s also the best meal of the day. Ha Ha. OK. I … Read more
Assertive, confident, versatile—a well-crafted American amber ale is like a playground for your palate. Creative brewers across the world love them for their flexibility and deep character. The only problem is that with all of the styles to choose from and so many different ways to create a great beer, beginners are paralyzed when they … Read more
In all likelihood, you’ve never heard someone at your local tavern say “Give me a Budweiser Peach.” That’s because, although the idea of adding fruit to beer goes back centuries, it isn’t something that’s ever gained traction with or been promoted by, big mainstream breweries. Fruity beers (at least in the West) have always been … Read more
Want to learn how to malt your own barley? It’s easy. All you need is barley, some water, and a bit of rewarding work (plus a lot of patience). The problem is that it can be a bit confusing for beginners, and it doesn’t help that most of the material we found online was either … Read more
If you follow these step-by-step all-grain brewing instructions, brewing your first professionally-made beer will be way easier than you ever thought it could be. So you’re ready to gain full control over the brewing process and start brewing at home like a pro? Awesome. All-grain brewing gives you complete control over the look, mouthfeel, taste, … Read more
People have been harvesting hops to make delicious homemade beer for thousands of years. Honestly, nothing much has changed (besides the Space-Age stainless steel technology used to mash, sparge, and boil genetically engineered plants perfectly). In this complete guide on how to grow hops at home, we cover everything from the perfect location to how … Read more