Choosing the best yeast strain for your NEIPA can make a big difference to the finished beer. In this article, we will take a look at some of the most popular yeast strains for brewing NEIPA or Hazy IPAs. Using the right yeast strain makes all the difference when brewing beer. This is especially true […]
Bottle conditioning is a mysterious process. Things are happening in the bottle without any visible signs of activity. The name bottle conditioning is descriptive enough for us to know that this period of the brewing process is important for the final flavour of the brew. Making sure you are bottling correctly and the environment where […]
Beer and mead. These two drinks are as old as history itself. Wherever there are fermentable grains you find beer. Wherever there’s plenty of honey you find mead. And when both are in abundance, you get braggot. Braggot is not always a readily available drink as it would have been in the past so that […]
You can love it. You can hate it. But there’s no denying the fact that sour beer is an integral part of the vast and intriguing world of beer. Sour beers have enjoyed an immense rise in popularity lately and in particular, kettle soured beers. Kettle soured beers refers to sour beers that are produced […]
One of the byproducts of fermentation that we do not want in the finished wine or still mead is carbon dioxide. Even sparkling wines first need to be degassed and this part of the process can sometimes be tricky because, after all, we cannot see carbon dioxide in the wine and have to rely on […]
Adding fruit to a beer is a great way to add another dimension that just isn’t possible with malt, hops and yeast. It can lead to all sorts of questions though. Will it contaminate the beer? How much do you need to add? What point in the process should it go in? and all sorts […]
Apple mead goes by a variety of names, Apple Melomel, Cyser, Applejack or simply apple mead. It is the combination of two delicious drinks and the result is unique and delicious in it’s own right. Making Apple mead is really simple to make and this recipe is definitely one to try. Mead & Cider Combined […]
If you are looking to make a sweetly scented, summery tasting wine then this peach wine is a winner. A lightly coloured, almost pinky, orange coloured wine with fruity fragrances and simple to make too, all you need is a glut of peaches (or nectarines) and a few basic wine making ingredients. Peaches Are Great […]
Most maltsters produce an aromatic malt in their lineup of products. It is a highly kilned malt whose name conjures up a sense of what this malt could bring to a beer. What aromatic malt does bring to a beer is a bold maltiness that is slightly stronger than malts like Munich or Vienna. A […]
I am sure almost every home brewer has had the thought of what it would be like to turn a home brewing hobby into a career. To earn money from doing something you love I’m sure is high on everyone’s list of a fulfilling job. I have actually had that opportunity. I was a professional […]