Secondary fermentation is a topic that’s oftentimes misunderstood among first-time homebrewers. There’s some belief that it’s a necessary step when brewing beer, but this isn’t necessarily true. While adding a secondary fermentation to your homebrew may offer some benefits, there are also some disadvantages in doing so. Whether this is your first attempt at homebrewing, […]
There’s a heated debate brewing (no pun intended) over which method of hop extraction is the best: partial or full boil. Some people prefer the quick and easy approach to partial boils, while others prefer the longer, more methodical approach to full boils. The truth is that both techniques are capable of producing delicious brews […]
Bottling is the final step in the homebrew process; it’s the culmination of all your hard work and persistence. But if it’s not not done right, you could end up ruining an otherwise perfect batch of beer. Homebrewers must follow some particular guidelines when bottling their beer to ensure the flavors, consistency, carbonation and alcohol […]
Some people assume that lager beer is brewed in the same manner as ‘regular’ beer, only with a few different ingredients. While the ingredients may vary depending on the particular brew recipe, this isn’t the major difference that separates these two types of beer. If you’re still scratching your head trying to grasp the concept […]
In a previous post, we covered 5 surprising uses for moonshine (other than drinking it). In keeping up with this tradition, we figured it would only make sense to cover some of the surprising uses of beer. If you prefer the rich hop flavors and frothy texture of beer over the bite and kick of […]
If you’ve done any research into the different homebrewing techniques and methods, you’ve probably come across wet hopping and dry hopping. Some homebrewers prefer the simplistic approach of dry hopping, while others prefer the flavor variations offered with wet hopping. But what exactly do these terms refer to? And which technique should you choose? To […]
Fermentation and distillation are two fundamental steps in the production of moonshine. The bottom line is that you can’t produce authentic moonshine without performing these two steps. Fermentation is necessary to create the high alcohol content that’s commonly associated with moonshine, while distillation helps to filter and purify the beverage. Unfortunately, many newcomers to the […]
eLet’s face it, beer taste better and is more enjoyable to drink when it’s cold. The cool texture compliments the rich hop flavors, making it the perfect beverage for any occasion. But what should you do if you forget to place your newly purchased beer in the refrigerator? When you go to grab a ‘cold […]
Over-carbonation is an all-too-common problem among homebrewers. Whether this is your first attempt to brew beer, or if you’ve been doing it for years, you may come across a batch with far too much carbonation. The exceptionally foamy texture combined with ‘off’ flavors can ruin a batch of homebrewed beer. If you’re struggling to balance […]
Arguably, one of the most important steps during the production of moonshine is fermentation. Once you’ve brewed all of your ingredients together, you can then add yeast to convert the sugars into alcohol (process known as fermentation). Fermentation is critical towards achieving true moonshine with a high alcohol per volume content. Overlooking this step, or […]