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NASA's Stellar Intervention: Saving the Cabernet Sauvignon Harvest(Post)
In a celestial twist of fate, NASA has swooped in to save the day for home winemakers, particularly those with a penchant for Cabernet Sauvignon. The space agency, known for its interstellar explorati
How to Make Better Wine From Fresh Grapes(Post)Your Grapes Are Not Raw Material. They Are Instructions. Every harvest season, winemakers invest a great deal of time, money, and effort into making wine from fresh grapes. Some of the guidance in thi
Yeast Spotlight: QA23 Lalvin Wine Yeast(Post)Hailing from the picturesque vineyards of Portugal's Serra Gaúcha region, QA23 Lalvin Wine Yeast is a silent game-changer in the winemaking industry. This yeast strain, with its distinctive attributes
What Medium to Full Bodied Wine Kits With Skins Do Better(Post)At a certain point in your winemaking journey, the question stops being whether you can make good wine and starts being what kind of wine you want to make. Not better in a technical sense, but differe
What Is the Difference Between Ale and Lager Yeast?(Post)When it comes to brewing beer, yeast plays a crucial role in determining your beer's flavor, aroma, and overall character. All beers fall into two umbrella categories: ales and lagers, and the type of
Hops Spotlight: Zythos Hops, a Newcomer with a Big Entrance(Post)Zythos hops, a relatively fresh face in the world of brewing, first saw the light of day in the USA. This innovative hop variety didn't just sprout up from the ground; it was meticulously crafted and
5 Brewing Techniques Best Learned by Using Beer Kits(Post)If you have been brewing for a while, you already understand the basics. You know how to boil, ferment, and package a solid beer. But what separates a good brewer from a truly versatile one is not rep
How to Select Yeast for Beer and Winemaking(Post)Yeasts are not the same. There are many choices and there is a good reason for it: each has its own special style. Yeast makes beer and wine, not us, so it is important to get the right one for the jo
Barley: The Muscle Man of Beer Making(Post)Barley, the humble grain, has been the cornerstone of beer making for centuries. Its first documented use dates back to 5,000 BC in ancient Iran, making it one of the oldest cultivated grains in human
Too Much Sugar in Your Wine Must?(Post)How and When to Use Water or Acidulated Water Too much sugar in your must can create a problem that good intentions will not solve. Yeast have limits, and a must with excessive sugar can struggle to f
Extended Maceration: A Deep Dive into the Art of Longer Skin Exposure(Post)If you are making wine from fresh grapes or kits that come with skins, you might have the common concern that most winemakers have about too much exposure to the skins and seeds. You fear your wi