brew in a bag BIAB

Brew In A Bag – An Easier Way To All Grain Brew

One of the methods of home brewing that is a fairly new development, in relation to the hobby itself is Brew In A Bag or BIAB. In my opinion, it is one of the most interesting methods to gain popularity and a fantastic way to get started all…
Mashing vs Steeping Grain

Steeping vs. Mashing Grain. What’s The Difference?

At first glance mashing and steeping seem like very similar processes. When you look at what's happening, it's hard to discern one from the other, they both involve soaking crushed malt and grain in hot water for a set duration of time. The…
Rehydrate dry Yeast
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Most Common Home Brewing Questions, Answered

Home brewing can at points, especially when you are starting out seem bewildering. No matter how much you read about something, sometimes you still have unanswered questions. Believe me when I say, “if you have a question about something,…
First Home Brew
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What Was Your Very First Home Brew?

It seems like an age since I made my first beer. I had absolutely no idea of what I was doing. I do remember having an article printed out that explained how to make beer from malt extract (I've now worked on my own version). I didn’t…
Beer Boiler
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When Malt Extract Beers Are Better Than All Grain Beers

Recently I wrote on the subject of mashing overnight. The reason why you might want to do such a thing is to save time, you'll be able to fit in a brew when you could not otherwise. Of course the process of mashing overnight gives rise to problems…
Is My Beer Infected
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Is My Beer Infected?

One of the most common questions among new home brewers who may be unsure of how a normal fermentation looks is, “Is My Beer Infected?”. It's true that fermentation can look kind of weird, gross, strange and occasionally unusual but…
How Much Does Home Brew Cost
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How Much Does A Pint Of Home Brew Cost?

I am sure there is a great divide between reasons why people get into home brewing, saving money being one of those benefits that may be the whole reason you started brewing in the first place but for others just an added bonus. It is a definite…
Mash Overnight
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Can You Mash Overnight & Finish Brewing In The Morning?

When you brew all grain any way to save time on a brew day can be a blessing, I've spoken about this before. Setting aside 5 - 6 hours can be hard to justify on a weekend if you have other responsibilities, so what about mashing overnight? Is…
S[eidel Braumeister
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How To Spend £2000 on Home Brewing

Starting any hobby means having an initial outlay to equip yourself. The beautiful thing about home brewing though is in the long run you’ll save money. Brewing your own beer for as little as 20p a pint is a huge saving compared to drinking…
Beer Kits

The Merits Of Beer Kits

For most people beer kits are what introduced them to the hobby of home brewing, for others it’s their only way of brewing beer. I have used a few in my time as a brewer and not necessarily when I first started out either. They are a convenient…