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My Top 10 Best IPA’s in The World in 2020 (Updated) For those who still don’t know yet, IPA stands for India Pale Ale. IPAs have been around for almost 200 years and are arguably one of the most popular beers of the last 10 to… Continue Reading
The 6 Best IPA Beer Making Kits Tested and Reviewed (2020 Buying Guide) Last Update November 22, 2020 Brewing the best IPA may be much easier than you might think especially with the wealth of tools that are available in homebrew kits. India Pale Ale remains one of… Continue Reading
6 Best Beer Brewing Kits (Guide, Reviews, Pros & Cons) There are many types of full-service beer brewing kits available today. When it comes to getting the ultimate value from a brewing kit you’re going to want high-quality materials as well as a kit that… Continue Reading
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6 Vital Tips for a Journeyman Home Brewer The first major benchmark for a serious homebrewer is Journeyman status. Brewing is a multitude of things, art, science, process, a reason to kick it with friends. One thing is certain, the beer must be… Continue Reading
How Do You Brew Beer in Hot Weather? Brewing is a temperature-sensitive process. Ales require 58-68˚ F (14-20° C). Lagers need 53 down to 40˚ F (4-11° C) to properly ferment and condition. Living in the middle latitudes, between the tropics, yet temperate… Continue Reading
How Do You Brew Beer in Cold Weather? Brewing beer is a temperature-sensitive process. Ales require 58-68˚ F (14-20° C). Lagers need 53 down to 40˚ F (4-11° C) to properly ferment and condition. If you live in the far Northern Hemisphere, or… Continue Reading
What Happens if You Bottle Your Homebrew Too Early? Brew day is the most fun when making beer, second only to the drinking itself. There are those that are gung-ho about bottling and ready by the time the airlock stops bubbling. They get carried… Continue Reading
You Should Recirculate (Vorlauf) Your Mash. Here’s Why For intermediate to advanced brewers, mashing is an integral step to making better beer in their pursuit of great beer. There is no mash without a clean vorlauf. Whether store bought or homemade, mashing and… Continue Reading
Dry Yeast vs Liquid Yeast: Which One to Use for Homebrewing? According to some…the Germans, there can only be four ingredients in beer. Barley, hops, yeast, and water. They speak from a position of authority as they are arguably the world’s preeminent lager brewers. What about… Continue Reading
Do I Squeeze My Grain Bag or Not? Answer to the Eternal Debate Grain bags are used on two levels: beginner/ intermediate and advanced brewing. Brewing with grain bags is often the first step to upping your brewing game. The Brew-in-a-Bag (BIAB) method, wherein all-grain brewers place all… Continue Reading
Is Topping off Wort With (a Lot of) Water a Good Idea? Home brewers are full of questions. It comes with the territory. One that comes up regularly: Is it OK to top off my wort with water? Well, that depends. Yes and no. For extract brewers… Continue Reading
What Should Raw Wort Taste Like? How Much Can You Tell From It? Raw wort can tell you a lot or a little about your beer. This partly depends on how developed your palate is at that moment. It will hint at what sort of beer it will… Continue Reading
