lager vs ale
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Ale vs. Lager – What Is The Difference?

The difference between ale and lager is primarily due to the type of yeast used for fermentation. When first approaching brewing as a complete beginner it is difficult to categorise exactly what we want to make. When we say beer though…
how long to carbonate beer
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How Long Does It Take To Carbonate Beer?

Once you have packaged your beer, whether in bottles or in a keg the wait is nearly over. It is still missing one thing though and that is carbonation.  Just how long does it take to carbonate beer and what is the quickest way for getting…
cloudy wine clearing
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Clearing a Hazy Or Cloudy Wine

It can definitely be frustrating to spend time making wine, waiting months for it to ferment and condition only for it to be hazy or cloudy. A slight haze in wine isn't a major problem but it can be annoying. Certain wines may be more…
Whirlpooling Beer
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Whirlpooling Beer – How To Whirlpool Your Beer After The Boil

Getting to grips with brewing, especially after doing basic kits means learning a lot of techniques and new terminology. A whirlpool falls into this category, what at first seems opaque and technical is a relatively simple process once you…
Has My Beer Finished Fermentation

Has My Beer Finished Fermentation In 2 – 3 Days?

Fermentation can seem like a mysterious process, especially when you are new to brewing. A common question I see online and asked via Home Brew Answers is around the speed and longevity of a fermentation. Beer or wine that finishes vigorous…
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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…
How To Degas Wine
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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,…
How long does it take to make mead
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How Long Does It Take To Make Mead?

Patience is a key requirement in homebrewing any drink but we all like to get things done quickly, right? Making mead is one of the easiest home brewed beverages to make but how long does it take to make it? This is down to a number…
Wort Aeration
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Methods Of Wort Aeration & Oxygenation

Wort aeration is one of the parts of the brewing process that you don’t really think about after brewing a few batches, you just seem to do it instinctively every time you brew. It is an important part of the brewday that is so easy to do…
Cold Crashing Your Home Brew
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Cold Crashing Your Home Brew

There are always ways to refine your brewing process, clarity is one of those things that isn’t always really necessary but it would be nice to achieve the pin-sharp clarity of commercial beers. Cold crashing beer is a technique that more…