Tired of brewing the same generic beer time after after time? While you could always experiment with different sugar-yeast ratios and fermentation techniques, the safest and most effective way to alter the flavor of your homebrew beer is by incorporating new ingredients into the mix. Honey is an ingredient that’s commonly used to improve the […]
This Thursday, the battle for cold beer in Indiana’s gas stations and convenience stores commences. While it may seem like a slam-dunk case for opponents of the law, there are some lawyers and legal professionals who believe otherwise. If you live in Indiana or are thinking about moving there in the near future, you should […]
In a previous blog post, we talked about how to prevent over-carbonation when homebrewing beer. Over-carbonation can affect beer in a number of ways, including the creation of certain ‘off’ flavors and changing its body/texture. This week, we’re going to take this topic in a different direction by discussing some tips on how to prevent […]
Vending machines dispensing sodas and bottled water are a thing of the past. This year, a new vending machine has sprung up at the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics, and it’s causing quite a stir in the world of social media. What makes it is the fact that it dispenses ice-cold beer rather than traditional beverages. […]
This is an all-too-common question that beginners ask when brewing beer. Some people prefer strong beer with a high alcohol by volume (ABV) for obvious reasons. Going back to the basics of beer brewing 101, we all know that sugars are converted into alcohol during fermentation. Typically, yeast is added to perform the conversion, allowing […]
Hops (female plant Humulus lupulus) play an important role in the brewing of beer. These oily plants provide a certain level of bitterness to help balance the sweetness of freshly brewed beer. Without hops, beet would taste overly sweet and wouldn’t exhibit the same “full” qualities which are commonly associated with a good brew. Historians believe […]
Does your homebrewed beer suffer from a general flat, bland or irregular body? It’s hard to enjoy a tall glass of homebrewed beer with a poor body. Even if the hop flavors are spot on, the flat feeling it leaves in your mouth will drastically reduce its overall quality. But what causes the body to […]
Ever drink a glass of freshly brewed beer that just doesn’t taste right? There are certain “off flavors” which are commonly associated with homebrew beer. Whether this is your first attempt at homebrewing, or if you’ve been doing it for years, it’s important to familiarize yourself with these off flavors so you’ll know how to […]
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 […]