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Tired of Painfully Bottling your Wine? Try a Floor Corker!(Post)
Modern civilization is never short of things to admire. Before mechanized corkers, corks were inserted into wine bottles using a wooden mallet or hammer to drive the cork into the bottle. This was a t
The Glass Fortress: Fermenting Your Beer in Carboys(Post)If you are still using plastic fermenters and carboys for making beer, let’s talk about the sanctity of glass and why you might want to upgrade. In the realm of homebrewing, the quest for the perfect
The Essential Brew Pot for Stove Top Homebrewing(Post)If you are brewing beer at home, this is the bare minimum you should have. A dedicated brew pot is not a luxury or an upgrade. It is foundational equipment. A 20 quart brew pot like this one is specif
The Benefits of Natural Flavoring Extracts in Beer and Winemaking(Post)Have you ever considered the transformative power of all-natural flavoring extracts? Let's take a leaf from the book of commercial breweries and wineries. They've been using a secret ingredient to cre
To Barrel or Not to Barrel? Alternatives for Oaking Your Wine(Post)Oak has been an important part of winemaking for centuries, and its influence can be felt in many of the world's most beloved wines. Oak aging, or barrel aging, gives wines complex flavors and aromas
Don't Use your Pasta Pot to Boil your Wort(Post)As a budding home beer maker, you're eager to dive into the world of brewing and concoct your own delightful brews. But before you transform your kitchen into a mini brewery, it's important to underst
Time Is Money: The Value of Variable Stainless-Steel Tanks(Post)You make wine for a lot of reasons. It's fun, rewarding, and economical. As you calculate and contemplate your savings, it's important to count your time the same way you count money. Enter the variab
What Are the Advantages of Synthetic Corks?(Post)The use of synthetic corks for wine bottles has been steadily increasing over the years. It can be argued that aesthetics and nostalgia are mostly why they have not largely replaced natural corks enti
Wine and Beer Bottles: Why So Many Different Styles?(Post)Home beer and winemakers typically reuse bottles. It is economical but, if you have the means, you might want to consider upping your variety. Bottle shapes, colors, and sizes are more than just aesth
Does your Wine Need an Airlock During Primary Fermentation?(Post)If you’ve ever started a batch and found the airlock filled with wine the next day, you know how much of a mess it can cause. The use of airlocks during primary fermentation for wine is a common pract
Storing Your Wine Bottles with Natural Corks on Their Sides: A Simple Hack(Post)Storing wine bottles with natural corks on their sides isn't merely a space-saving strategy or an aesthetic preference; it's an essential practice to ensure the quality and longevity of your wine. If
The Blue Bullet Airlock : An Overdue and Necessary Innovation(Post)It is said that the most important innovations happen with things no one thinks to change. Like all home beer and winemakers, you have been using the same style airlocks for years. It's probably never
The Magic of the Oak Barrel: a Genie in a Bottle or a Witches Cauldron?(Post)If you are haunted by the seductive siren of barrel aging, you are not alone. They are sexy and romantic so what’s not to like? Well, if you do not want to be under their spell like the great Ulysses
Can Dirty Airlocks Spoil My Wine and Beer?(Post)Professor Dumbledore taught Harry Potter that dark magic leaves traces. Don't let your previous batch haunt your new one with a dirty airlock. You might take many steps to ensure good results but, eve
Unleashing the Magic of Yeast Starters(Post)Imagine yeast starters as the fairy godmothers of the fermentation world, sprinkling their magic dust to transform ordinary homebrews and wines into extraordinary elixirs. In this enchanting guide, we
Frequently Asked Questions(Page)Answers about store pickup in Ravenna, Ohio, shipping, wine and beer kits, FWK juice, grapes, yeast, custom labels, and returns. What is in a kit is what that SKU’s product page lists. Fresh grapes...
What Makes Good Beer and Winemakers?(Post)The journey from raw ingredients to the final product is a complex ballet of molecular transformation. It involves trillions of cells, invisible to the naked eye, yet their collective work is what giv
Wort Aeration: A Crucial Step to Prevent Stuck Fermentation in Homebrewing(Post)In homebrewing, ensuring a healthy and active fermentation is paramount to producing high-quality beer. One often overlooked yet critical step in this process is wort aeration. Proper aeration provide
Clarifying Your Wine with Keiselsol and Chitosan: A Clear Path to Success(Post)One of the most important aspects of winemaking is achieving a clear, sediment-free wine that not only looks great but also tastes amazing. That's where Keiselsol and Chitosan come in! These two finin
The Lees You Know: The Art and Science of Managing Sediment in Winemaking(Post)Today, we're diving deep into the bottom of your carboy where the lees lie. If you're scratching your head wondering, "What on earth are lees?" or if you're a seasoned winemaker looking to refine your
Does ABV Vary for Different Grapes?(Post)The Pugilistic Dance of Alcohol Levels in Wine:A Tannic Tango with Nature, the Vintner, and the Winemaker. Ever wondered why some types of wine go right to your head while others barely tickle your se
Crystal Malt: Adding a Splash of Color and a Dash of Sweetness(Post)If you're looking to add a little pizzazz to your pint, let's talk about the magic of crystal malt. It's like the fairy dust of the beer world, adding color, flavor, and a certain je ne sais quoi to y
Sweetening the Deal: Mastering the Art of Sugar Measurement and Liquification for Home Winemaking(Post)In a perfect world, additional sugar is not necessary and, if you are working from high quality grapes, you won't need to add it. But if you are working with lower quality grapes or other fruits, uppi
Petite Sirah: The Quiet Man with Quite the Punch(Post)Every family has the politician and the stoic. Wine is no different. More well-known varietals like Cabernet Sauvignon and Pinot Noir tend to hog the conversation. But like the old saying goes, some p
Think Commercial Brewers and Vintners Don’t Use Flavorings? Think Again.(Post)If you believe professional brewers and winemakers rely only on raw ingredients and tradition, you have bought into a marketing story, not reality. The truth is far less romantic and far more interest
The Magic of Brown Sugar and How You Can Make It(Post)Today, we're diving into the sweet, sticky world of brown sugar and how it can transform your homemade beer and wine into something truly special. If you’ve ever wondered why your brew doesn’t have th
How All-Grain Brewing Lets You Control Sugar and Beer Body(Post)A Hands-On Guide to Sugar Control Through Three All-Grain Beer Kits Most brewers start by focusing on what goes into their beer. Ingredients matter, but as you gain experience, you begin to realize th
Unraveling the Tannin Tapestry: A Colorful Guide to Grape Seeds, Stems, and Skins for Home Winemaking(Post)Tannins can be scary. When overpowering, they can leave you feeling like Wiley Coyote after a dose of Acme alum. But when they are right, tannins can be intrinsic to red wine. They add a lot of flavor
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
The Hydrometer: Your Wine and Beer’s Fragile Fortune Teller(Post)Greetings, you passionate purveyors of pints and pinots! Today, let’s take a dip into the realm of hydrometers, those delicate glass marvels that assist us in concocting our perfect brews and wines. T