If you’re looking for a new moonshine recipe, you should try making a batch with potatoes rather than the standard corn meal, sugar and yeast combination. Potatoes are not only inexpensive, but they are also incredibly delicious when used in the production of moonshine. Their starchy flavors become infused with the moonshine, creating a spectacular […]
Whether this is your first batch or tenth, it’s downright frustrating when you invest your time, work and money into brewing beer only to discover that it’s flat with little-to-no carbonation. Even if it has a well-balanced flavor, the lack of carbonation will ruin an otherwise perfect batch of homebrew beer. To prevent this from […]
With Halloween right around the corner, there’s no better time than now to brew a batch of pumpkin flavor infused beer. There are several different brands of ‘premium’ pumpkin-flavored beer on the market, but the truth is that you can brew your own. As long as you’re familiar with the homebrewing process, you can easily […]
Are you tired of spending countless hours mixing, fermenting and brewing beer only to find out that it’s overly bitter when you finally taste it? It’s hard (if not impossible) to enjoy a batch of homebrewed beer when it’s bitter. Rather than possessing that distinct bubbly hop flavors, the bitterness overwhelms your taste buds to […]
It’s a common assumption that beer is ’empty calories’ with no real nutritional or health benefits. In fact, some people believe that beer is actually bad for your health, contributing to obesity, heart disease and other related problems. The truth, however, is that beer, when consumed in moderation, offers a number of key health benefits. […]
So, you just finished bottling up a fresh batch of homebrew beer and now you’re ready to store it. It’s a common assumption among ‘newbie’ brewers that beer will last for years or even decades as long as it’s bottled. While bottling does help to preserve its flavor and characteristics, there are other potential factors […]
There’s nothing more frustrating than spending an entire afternoon (or longer in some cases) preparing a batch of homebrew beer only to find out that it’s not fermenting. If the beer doesn’t ferment, you’ll have to toss it out and start from scratch again. So, what prevents homebrew beer from going through the critical fermentation […]
One of the most common concerns among first-time ‘homebrewers’ is the potential for mold growth. It’s no secret that mold thrives in hot, moist environments; therefore, it would only make sense for it to grow during your homebrew. The good news is that you can typically prevent mold from growing in your beer by following […]
Homebrewing your own beer is a methodical process that requires knowledge of the ingredients along with the right equipment and best brewing practices. The truth is that many people avoid the hobby due to its high level of technicality. If it’s not done right, you’ll end up wasting all of your ingredients on spoiled beer. […]
Brewing beer from the comfort of your own home is a fun and rewarding hobby that gives you the opportunity to experiment with new recipes. If you enjoy a more full-bodies beer, then perhaps you should add more hops to your brew. For a higher alcohol content, simply add more sugar. It’s this level of […]