Craft Beer, Homebrewing, Beer Guides
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
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
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
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
Extract brewing is a great way to get into home brewing. However, at some point, you may be interested in more complexity. This is where you are going to have to consider upgrading to an all-grain set-up. All-grain brewing is a little different than brewing with extracts. It is a bit more labor-intensive and requires … Read more
Home brewing is an incredibly rewarding hobby. If you are reading this, you probably already knew that. But before you dive in and start your first batch, you should read up a little bit on a really, really important part of your homebrewing experience: your equipment and supplies. Getting not just a good set of … 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
A cheap brew kettle will result in a short lifespan, and most likely, be missing some important features. Do yourself a favor and pick a quality kettle. Here are our top brew kettles.
As with any product, it is extremely important to buy good quality equipment. This will make your beer taste better and make the brewing process a whole lot easier and much more enjoyable. [adthrive-in-post-video-player video-id=”bGZv4BWL” upload-date=”2019-11-25T21:09:50.000Z” name=”Top 5 Wort Chillers of the Year” description=”null” ] This goes for wort chillers too. They’re the best way … Read more
It’s no secret; a jockey box is definitely one of the best ways to turn your keg portable and serve ice-cold beer at any outdoor event or party without breaking the bank. I know what you’re thinking. You’re probably wondering what the best jockey box is to carry your brew. Well, you’re in the right … Read more