About Neil

I started out like every other brewer trying to get into the hobby, reading, attempting, drinking, sometimes failing but mainly enjoying myself.

Over time I developed my skills and became more knowledgeable up until the point where knocking up a batch of beer at home is second nature.

I developed my skills enough, in fact, to become a professional brewer. I now get to brew for a wider audience than I ever imagined and it all started from making up batches on the kitchen stove.

Entries by Neil

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Bottle Conditioning Your Best Beer Yet!

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 […]

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How To Degas Wine

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 […]

Apple Mead / Cyser Recipe

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 […]

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Peach Wine Recipe – Summer In A Glass

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 […]

Brewing With Aromatic Malt

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 […]

What I Learned As A Professional Brewer

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 […]