In this post, I want to run through my typical brew day. I hope I can convince those new to brewing that brewing all grain beer does not only produce a delicious beer but is actually a simple process. If you are new to brewing check out some of these relevant brewing guides. If you’re […]
If you are anything like me then after a little while of brewing you will end up with a whole box full of malt and other grains that have been used in other beer recipes and now reside half used until you buy another bag of the same stuff because you forgot you had some. […]
I’ll let you in on a secret of mine, a secret that has made me a better brewer sped up my understanding of ingredients, equipment and techniques of home brewing. Brewing Smaller Batches Of Beer I would say the most common brew length for a home brewer is 5 gallons, take a look at forums […]
I’m a big fan of beer kits as a way to get into home brewing. I’ve written quite a bit about using beer kits and how to get the best out of them, however, I think they do have some shortcomings. This is why I have decided to create my own beer recipe kits which […]
There are few beer styles that are as pleasurable to brew as a Saison and this Saison recipe is no exception. The style can encompass a whole range of flavours and characters but at its heart, a good Saison recipe relies on simple ingredients and allows the brewer to design a recipe with some room […]
I bet if you asked the question “why do you home brew” to ten different brewers, you’ll end up with 10 different answers. There are of course overriding themes as to why people choose to make their own beer but it is a very personal experience. If you asked me, “what makes my beer special?” […]
Bottling beer may be the least favourite aspect of brewing for many people. I have to admit it can be tedious at times, you can’t really complain though when you end up with a case full of delicious beer. There are ways to make the process simple and pain-free. I rarely keg any beer I […]
I’ve been asked this question a couple of times now, “How long should primary fermentation take?” or “How long can I leave the beer in primary for?”. That is what we are going to cover in this article. The general consensus among home brewers is that racking a beer to a secondary fermenter is often […]
Like in all aspects of homebrewing there are many ways to reach the same end result. Dry hopping a beer is certainly no different. Just take a look online and you’ll find numerous ways, techniques and lengths of time in which to dry hop a beer. The good news is that any of the techniques […]
Simple Stove Top Malt Extract Brew There are occasions when home brewing, especially from an outside perspective, can seem complicated and require lots of equipment for someone who is just starting. What I wanted to do with this latest batch of beer, a milk stout, is show just how simple making beer at home can […]