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The Porter: Not All Dark Beers Are Bitter(Post)
If you want to explore dark beers but stouts are a bit bitter and too alcoholic for your pallet, try making a porter. Porters are sweeter with a lower ABV. They characteristically have chocolate flav ...
The Essential Guide to Using Dark Malts in Home Brewing(Post)You're here because you've got a burning desire to know more about the grains that make your favorite stout and porter beers.The grains you choose for your beer are like the foundation of a house. Fo ...
There Really Are Only Two Types of Beer(Post)You're here because you love beer. And not just any beer, but the good stuff. The kind that makes you sit back, take a sip, and think, "Wow, this is something special." But have you ever wondered wha ...
The Yeast Chronicles: A Deep Dive into Top and Bottom Fermenting Yeasts in Home Brewing(Post)Hello, fellow brew enthusiasts! Today, we're diving deep into the frothy world of beer making, specifically focusing on the unsung heroes of the process - yeasts. Yes, you heard it right! These micro ...
Flaked Barley: A Grain of Thought for a Heady Beer(Post)Hello, fellow beer enthusiasts! Today, we're diving deep into the world of flaked barley, a hidden gem in the beer-making process. If you're looking to add a unique twist to your home brew, flaked ba ...
Yeast Spotlight: WLP002 White Labs English Ale Liquid Yeast(Post)Hey there, homebrew maestro! Buckle up, because we're about to embark on a journey into the heart of one of the most beloved yeast strains in the brewing universe - the WLP002 White Labs English Ale ...
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 re ...
Vegetable Glycerine Can Be Used for More than Just Filling Your Airlocks(Post)Alright, home brewers and winemakers, let's take a deeper dive into the world of vegetable glycerine. Now that you're acquainted with its role as a steadfast airlock filler, it's time to explore its ...
The Advantages of Malt Extracts!(Post)Liquid malts are created by a process called mashing. This process involves soaking grains (usually barley) in hot water for an extended period of time to convert their starches into sugars. The resu ...
Learning All Grain Brewing Through Coffee Stout(Post)The Moonlit Java Stout all grain kit will raise your level as a brewer. Making this beer forces you to work through techniques and decisions that move beyond basic process and into real craft develop ...
The Art of ABV: Mastering the Boozy Ballet in Your Beer(Post)Beer making is not all hops and barley. There's a delicate dance happening in your brew, and it's all about the ABV. That's Alcohol by Volume, for the uninitiated. It's the measure of ethanol (r ...
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 aest ...
Understanding Adjuncts(Post)Adjuncts are a type of cereal grains or other fermentable ingredients you can use in your beer. They are typically added to alter the flavor, aroma, and body that come from the base grains and m ...
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 t ...
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 ...
Do You Really Understand ABV?(Post)This article aims to help you better comprehend the implications of ABV and understand not only how it might be misleading, but how miscalculation can also make or break your beer or wine. It is easy ...
Hops Spotlight: Cascade Hops, an American Classic(Post)Prepare to embark on an exciting journey into the dynamic universe of Cascade hops. Born from the innovative minds at the USDA in the golden era of the 1950s, Cascade hops are as authentically Americ ...
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 t ...