Our home brewer gives us 5 reasons why malt extract is great for home brewing beer. As homebrewers, our first experience with malt extract came from the first recipe kit that we purchased. Malt extract isn’t necessarily a new concept for those starting out homebrewing. But using malt extract in homebrewing isn’t just for beginners. …
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In this article, we’ll examine is an airlock necessary for brewing. The airlock is one of those pieces of brewing equipment that can confuse many first-time homebrewers. It’s a weird plastic contraption that looks like it shouldn’t be as useful as it is. When we started homebrewing, the folks at our local homebrew store told …
Learn where do beer hops come from and where they’re grown. Hops are the one beer ingredient that many people wonder about. They are an important ingredient in today’s beer, and their bitter flavors seem to have spawned the bitter beer movement where IPAs are king and the more hops in the brew, the better. …
In this article, we’ll discuss and answer the question, is draft beer stronger than bottled beer. If you’re anything like us, you have a few beers that are your favorites, and your fridge is rarely without them. And, if you have the opportunity to drink your favorites on draft, you probably jump at the chance. …
Today, our beer experts discuss the question: does bottled beer expire? Have you ever been digging in your fridge, and you find a bottle of beer that you’re not sure how long it’s been sitting there and if it’s OK to drink? Most of the time, we just pour out bottles of beer that in …
In this article you will find the answer to your question, what can I use if I don’t have an airlock? An airlock is a really useful tool for homebrewers. However, they aren’t the most durable, and often we end up tossing them after a few uses. If you’re like us, you may have had …
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Wondering what is the best sanitizer for home brewing? We’ve profiled your choices. When it comes to making a great batch of home brewed beer, you may think that the biggest key to success is the ingredients you use. And sure, that seems like a logical answer, and it does matter. However, if you don’t …
Have you asked yourself? where can I buy a home brew kit? We’ve got you covered. If you are just getting started with home brewing, one of the easiest ways to get all of the basic brewing equipment is to buy a home brew kit. Home brew kits are generally an affordable way to get …
Here, our home brewer explains how much water is used in batch sparging. For many homebrewers, the path to all-grain brewing means learning new skills. One of these new skills is sparging. Sparging is an essential step in the brewing process. It ensures that all sugars extracted during the mash are passed into the boil. …
Lavender, like other florals, adds a unique flavor to beers. Knowing how to homebrew with lavender will give you another ingredient to your homebrew kitchen. Lavender is one of our favorite beer ingredients. Unlike other florals that we’ve used in our homebrews, it doesn’t add a tart or bitter flavor. It is a really surprising …
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