Oak barrels have long been used for aging wine and spirits but, can you put beer in an oak barrel? Here’s what you need to know about barrel-aging beer. Barrel-aged beers have kind of become the rage with craft brewers over the past few years. Like IPAs and sours before them, right now, you’d be …
For many people interested in brewing their own beer, the most common question is how difficult is homebrewing? For a long time, we thought about learning to brew our own beer. But, like many people pondering homebrewing as a hobby, we were a little afraid to start because brewing beer seemed really hard. Some of …
In this article, we’ll answer one of the big questions in all-grain brewing; how much water does grain absorb during the mash? As we have been learning and experimenting with all-grain brewing, we’ve been challenged with the amount of water we use to get a good 5-gallon batch of wort. At first, we thought that …
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Spices are often used for adding unique flavors to a beer. However, knowing when to add spices to beer is the key to a perfectly flavored brew. It may seem a new idea to add spices, herbs, and fruits to your homebrew. However, long before hops entered the brewing process, beer was commonly brewed with …
Shandy vs Non-alcoholic beer has a bad reputation. I enjoy heavy and high ABV (alcohol by volume) beers as much as my fellow brewers, but lighter beer options have their place too. Who doesn’t love a refreshing shandy with a summer brunch? Or a non-alcoholic beer when you’re the DD (designated driver)? Let me compare …
In this article, I’ll discuss IPA vs Pale Ale to help you decide which one is right for your next brew or beverage. Whether choosing your first homebrew or grabbing a few cans for your friend’s tasting event, choosing a craft beer can be overwhelming. At beer festivals and bars, I used to have friends …
You can’t have an Oktoberfest party without beer. We have done the research and created the ultimate list of the best beer for Oktoberfest party. Of course, with so many beers out there, it can be a tough choice to make. After all, there are so many different types and flavors. Here is the ultimate …
Are you ready to find out about the best beer for mussels? This article will walk you right through it. Mussels are delicious little things that taste amazing with various beers. So if you’re looking for the best beer to drink with mussels, read on. Best Beers For Mussels Mussels are a nutrition-rich, low-calorie meal …
In this post, we’ll give you our thoughts on the best beer for a wedding by style and season so that at least one part of wedding planning will be easier. Picking the drink for your reception is actually a fun task. But it’s also the most complicated task. No two people at your wedding …
In this article, we’ll answer the age-old question – what is the best beer for pizza? Pizza and beer go together like cheese and crackers or peanut butter and jelly, but with the addition of craft beer to the mix, deciding which beer to have with your pizza has become harder. It wouldn’t seem like …
