Craft Beer, Homebrewing, Beer Guides
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
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
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
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