Weighing Hops

Illustrated Guide To Home Brewing

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…
storing malt hops and yeast

Storing Malt, Storing Hops & Storing Yeast

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…
Add hops

Why You Should Start Small Batch Home Brewing

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…
Beer Kit
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Why I’m Creating My Own Beer Kits

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…
Saison Recipe

Saison Recipe – Belgian Farmhouse Ale

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…
Why Do You Home Brew

Why Do You Home Brew?

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.…
Milk Stout
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Small Batch Home Brew Bottling & Video

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…
Primary Fermenter
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How Long Should Beer Be In The Primary Fermenter?

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…
Dry Hops
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What’s The Best Way To Dry Hop A Beer?

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.…
session stout

Small Batch Milk Stout Recipe & Video

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…