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Why You Shouldn’t Stir After Adding Yeast to Your Wort or Must(Post)
When making beer or wine, one of the most important moments is adding yeast to the wort or must. Many homebrewers and winemakers, eager to get things moving, cannot resist reaching for stirring spoon ...
Love Pinot Noir But Struggle Making It?(Post)There's a reason Pinot Noir is known as the heartbreak grape. This finicky grape is notoriously difficult to grow and even more difficult to produce into a high-quality wine. But when done right, Pin ...
What is Cold Crashing in Beer Making?(Post)Ever wondered how your favorite brew gets that crystal-clear look and crisp taste? Well, it's all thanks to a nifty process called 'cold crashing'. It's like a winter vacation for your beer, and it's ...
Red Wine Headaches: Not Sulfites but Quercetin?(Post)Last year, The Guardian, New York Times, and New York Post were all yammering about a study that might finally explain why that bottle of red you love so much sometimes leaves you clutching your temp ...
Winds, Currents, and Climate: The Maritime Formula Behind Great Wine(Post)Nearly all of the world’s great wine regions seem to share a surprising geographical trait: they sit near west-facing coastlines. From California’s Napa Valley and Chile’s Casablanc ...
The Role of Grape Seeds in Red Wine Fermentation: Enhancing Flavor and Tannin Balance(Post)When it comes to crafting high-quality red wine, every detail matters – from selecting the right grape variety to the fermentation process. While many home winemakers use wine kits or fresh jui ...