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Cleaning hop debris from the kettle strainer is about as much fun as cleaning the toilet. But there is no reason you have to put up with such drudgery. Hop spiders are designed to contain debris to prevent it from clogging up your system and from migrating to the fermenter. They also free you from … Read more
“I want mead!” screams King Hrothgar at the opening of the 2007 film “Beowulf.” The fact that the original “Beowulf” text is more than 1,000 years old and very much mentions this type of brew points to the fact that mead has been quenching the thirst of Viking warriors and weekend warriors alike since the … 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
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
One of the most basic ingredients in beer is grain. Grain is what breaks down into sugar that yeast feeds on. When yeast eats this sugar, it produces both alcohol and carbon dioxide. Grain also adds color and flavor to the beer. Choosing the right grain for your beer is vital as it gives beer … Read more
So, what is the big deal about a growler anyway? We have all seen them at our local breweries, and some of you may even have a few of them lying around your house. Well, the truth is, growlers aren’t as big of a deal as they used to be. But, they are still very … Read more
Northern Brewer is well known for their wine and beer supplies. They were founded in 1993 and offer a wide range of products including ingredients, equipment, supplies, kits, keg systems, and bottling tools. They also provide excellent customer service. Among many of their products is the Big Mouth Bubbler. It’s a plastic carboy fermenter for … 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.
The BrewBuilt AfterBurner is engineered to accommodate the largest kettles and boil beer quickly. You can get on with the task of creating the perfect homebrew. The AfterBurner assembles in a flash and is capable of being bolted to other AfterBurner to provide you with a multi-burner stand that can handle extraordinary amounts of wort … Read more
There is sometimes a bit of confusion regarding the KitchenAid Grain Mill Attachment so before we get into the specifics let’s reiterate that this is indeed an attachment, not a standalone appliance. It’s meant to be used in conjunction with your KitchenAid Stand Mixer and won’t do much of anything by itself. That said, KitchenAid … Read more