Making beer at home is more than a hobby; it’s a real passion, and for some, it becomes a lifelong profession. Beer is noble like that. You take care of it from grain to bottle, days and weeks on end, only to share one good beer with friends. If you know someone that fits the …
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Although brewing beer is a fun hobby that anyone can enjoy with the right equipment and some practice, it is also a science. When you brew beer, you’re effectively controlling the transformation of large carbohydrate molecules into fermentable sugars. Then you allow live yeast to turn them into alcohol, all while making sure you get …
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Making crackers out of your spent grain is a great way to recycle part of the malt you’ve used to brew beer. I’ve tried this recipe a few times and it’s always a success. They are very easy to make. Note that it’s better to bake the crackers on the same day. But I get …
The difference between an award-winning brew and a funky mess is how the brewer controlled the temperature during the entire brewing process. Making beer is not easy, but the concept is, you just let yeast convert your sugary wort into beer. A proper wort, though, with the right extraction of fermentable sugars, can only be …
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The increasing trend of dry-hopping and double dry-hopping our brews has changed the way we see beer, especially the IPA styles. The world of hops is more varied and exciting than ever, with a myriad of alternatives from all corners of the earth offering astounding bitterness and aromatic profiles. Making the most out of the …
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The next time you have a crystal-clear beer in your hand, you can thank Whirlfloc tablets. As much as we like to think about beer as an all-natural product, several ‘external’ components are involved. Don’t get me wrong, Whirlfloc tablets are actually a natural product made from Irish moss and purified carrageenan, but let’s start …
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Without considering your expertise, your beer will only be as good as the quality of your ingredients. That means you need to buy the good stuff, but also store it properly. We’ve seen craft brewers repeatedly tossing out their grains because they were swarming with small flies or worse. Grains are super nutritious, and that …
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Hops are one of the most crucial ingredient in beer. Yes, they add lovely aromatics and an addictive bitterness to our favorite beers, but they also protect them from spoilage. Today, you’ll find hop flowers in either pellets or whole cones. Either way, you must take care of them to make the most of their …
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Today, we’re discussing the generations-old tradition of adding salt to beer. Yes, that’s a thing, and it’s more popular than you think! Sure, micheladas are always served in a salt-crusted beer mug, but that’s more of a beer cocktail. Adding a pinch of salt to your regular beer is something else. Some people add salt …
An airlock is probably one of the first things a homebrewer should get. Beginner or not. If yours goes missing, or you simply haven’t got yours yet, there are a few inventive solutions. Airlock alternatives proposed by the craft brewing community. I’ve browsed the most passionate home brewing forums, Reddit threads and blogs to determine …
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