I’m not really doing a Kolsch recipe it’s a “Kolsch-style” recipe! Kolsch is one of those beer styles it seems that to truly appreciate and understand you have to make a trip to Cologne in Germany. When you write about it you have to talk about the architecture and the cathedrals in the city. The […]
I absolutely love wine making kits. I was dubious of using them at first thinking that the wine would be inferior to what I could buy at the shops. I have to say though I’m converted. I have got though a couple of Reds, a White and now a Rosé. The Rosé is what I’m […]
It’s not a popular subject, it doesn’t get talked about a lot and it’s most people’s least favourite part about brewing. Bottling beer. I’m going to talk about it anyway. Well cleaning bottles at least. As with most things in life it’s the simple things that can have the biggest impact when it comes to […]
Beer making kits are a popular gift. One that can either kindle a home brewing passion that flourishes or quite the opposite, a one time event. In most cases this will be determined by the finished product, whether the beer is any good or not. You may have been given one as a present over […]
I have noticed a lot of people arrive here at home brew answers looking for an answer to the above question. It’s not surprising really. It’s one of the most common questions new home brewers are looking to find the answer and I can see why. I remember brewing up my first few batches and […]
This Brown Ale Recipe finished up at such a high final gravity I was sure it was going to be too sweet and cloying. The thing about brewing though is you have to wait to see how things pan out. One of the things that can get to a brewer is trying to second […]
There is a lot of fuss around blueberries being a superfood. All I know is they make a great liqueur and you don’t necessarily have to wait till the summer months to pick your own blueberries. Even in these dark and cold months it’s possible to be making fruit liqueurs to warm up a […]
Your home brew has a shelf life and depending on how you store it, that shelf life can be shortened or lengthened. As you have invested time and effort to create a beer in the first place, it would be nice if you can keep the beer tasting it’s best for longer. Hopefully though, it […]
(Here is the recipe for the Oatmeal Pale Ale) Putting a twist on styles and getting to grips with different ingredients is what home brewing is all about. You can experiment as much as you desire and the payoff can be great, other times you may miss the mark. At the end of the day […]
A lot of Home Brew Answers is dedicated to making alcoholic drinks and beverages. Todays recipe is for a soft drink. Having something non-alcoholic and full of flavour in the house means you don’t get tempted into unhealthy ways. Making something like this Lemon and Ginger Cordial at home means you know exactly what is […]