You’ve heard that proper cleaning and sanitation in brewing are paramount, but you may find yourself asking, “Do I really need to spend money on a brewing-specific clean or sanitizer when I already have all of these effective cleaners around my house?” Well, the short answer to that question is … [Read more...]
The world of draft beer has its own language, or so it may seem if you don’t recognize the terms being used. You may find yourself asking, They want me to connect what to the what? Whether you’re reading assembly instructions or browsing product descriptions, here are all the kegerator terms you … [Read more...]
Quick Characteristics Brewery: Santa Fe Brewery Company Location: Santa Fe, NM Style: Imperial Stout ABV: 8.0% Hops: Bravo & Fuggle Appearance: Black with Brown Pancake-like Batter Foam Aroma: Coffee, … [Read more...]
The brew day seems like forever ago and fermentation is finally complete. After all the waiting, your thirst has hit an all-time high. Unfortunately, you’ve got to properly package your product first. When bottling, there are a number of options to consider, you just have to think about what’s right … [Read more...]
Growing Hops Right At Home Is Easier than You Think Home brewing is becoming increasingly popular as more and more beer lovers discover just how easy it can be to a cook up a batch of your very own creation. An integral part of the home brewing process are hops, which infuse beer with its … [Read more...]
Quick Characteristics Brewery: Alaskan Brewery Company Location: Juneau, AK Style: American Double IPA ABV: 8.5% IBU: 70 Appearance: Fresh, Shiny Copper with Fluffy Off-White Foam Aroma: Citrusy, … [Read more...]
While dogs are widely known as man’s best friend, brewer’s yeast should be just as widely known as the brewer’s best friend. What appears to be nothing more then a mere single-celled organism is in fact alive and fully capable of magic that’d make David Copperfield’s jaw drop. While pulling a rabbit … [Read more...]
Quick Characteristics Brewery: Smithwick’s & Sons LTD. Location: Kilkenny, Ireland Style: Irish Red Ale ABV: 4.5% IBU: 20 Appearance: Bright Coppery-Red Hue with Puffy White Foam Aroma: Mild, Malty … [Read more...]
Anyone with even a cursory knowledge of St. Patrick’s Day is aware of the fact that the celebration is inexorably tied to the excessive consumption of alcoholic beverages. While some may believe that this is just another example of lively individuals taking advantage of a celebration, there is … [Read more...]
Transferring liquid from one vessel to another is an unavoidable procedure by today’s methods of homebrewing. At least once during the process you will need to safely move liquid — whether wort and/or beer — from one place to another. In the beermaking world, this is known as … [Read more...]
Quick Characteristics Brewery: Stone Brewing Co. Location: Escondido, CA Style: American Strong Ale ABV: 7.20% IBU: CLASSIFIED Appearance: Polished Mahogany, Stout Tan Foam Aroma: Oaky Vanilla … [Read more...]
Quick Characteristics Brewery: Lagunitas Brewing Company Location: Petaluma, CA Style: American Pale Ale ABV: 6.10% IBU: 62 Appearance: Bright Gold With Hints of Orange Aroma: Fresh Pine with Grapefruit … [Read more...]
