The Complete Guide to the Hornindal Kveik Yeast Strain
Kveik (“yeast” in Norwegian) strains have all originated from farmsteads of Norway. They produce unique flavors and ferment cleanly at…
Homebrewing
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With the knowledge and tools we have available to us today, home brewing has gone from a purely commercial idea in the United States to something we can do on our stove top or porch. With the right knowledge and tools anyone can learn to create delicious beer at home while spending as little (or as much) as you want on equipment.
Brewing beer at home is not hard, but to make a truly great beer takes a little extra information and know-how, but this learning experience is what makes homebrewing a fun hobby.
Why Are Boil Times Typically 60 Minutes Long?
58% of the top hundred recipes on BrewersFriend.com suggest a 60-minute boil time. 31% of them ask you to spend…
The Complete Guide to the “Chico” Strain of Yeast
The Chico strain of yeast is the driving force behind the craft beer boom we all find ourselves in today….
Guide to Fermenting Homebrew in a Corny Keg
Fermenting your homebrew under pressure has tons of benefits. From a reduced need for temperature control to natural carbonation to…
Anti-Foaming Agents: FermCap, 5-Star Defoamer & Others
Anti-foaming agents are used to control wort boil overs or krausen blowouts during fermentation. There are a couple different brands…
Southern Hemisphere Hops: Superlatives Edition
Hops from the Southern Hemisphere have such unique flavors and aromas, they have quickly become some of the most sought-after…
Key Ingredients For Any Oktoberfest Beer
It’s about that time of year. If you are a homebrewer that has an affinity for fall, then you also…
Every Single Way to Clarify Your Homebrew Explained
Some beer styles require a haze such as Hefeweizens, Wits or Hazy IPAs. However, people brewing these styles are not…
The Complete Guide to the London Ale III Strain of Yeast
There are a few different major strains of ale yeast that hail from England. One yeast in particular – and…
The Complete Guide to the “Conan” Strain of Yeast
“Conan” is arguably the strain of yeast that launched the New England IPA style into orbit over the last decade….
Keg Fermenting: Floating Dip Tube vs Cut it vs Bend it. Which is Best?
When you start fermenting inside a corny keg, the one alteration you need to make to your keg is with…
Build Your Own DIY Spunding Valve for Corny Keg Fermentation
If you ferment inside a corny keg, you will need a spunding valve to release the pressure as the yeast…
The Complete Guide to Replacing and Cleaning Kegerator Lines
First you started homebrewing, but bottling got tedious. So you then switched to kegging. You either bought a kegerator or…
Why Does My Beer Taste Sour?
When a batch of beer comes out too sour when it shouldn’t be, it’s an extremely disappointing outcome. A batch…
Should You Buy a Grain Mill?
I wanted to do the math to see if getting my own quality grain mill would be worthwhile, and how…
Why the Equinox, Denali and Stella Hops Changed Their Names
You can still see some references of these names around. Untapped and BeerAdvocate profiles, old articles or databases online and…
The Most Commonly Used IPA Hops
If you’ve read this site for long enough, it should have become obvious that I love IPAs. Well, I am…
What is Hop Water?
A few years ago, a trend called ‘Hop Water’ started. It was a new drink made with water and hops,…