Category Archives: beer

I’m sort of obsessed with efficiency. Not necessarily of the mash or brewhouse variety, what I’m referring to is time, tasks, and ease: the efficiency of process! In the years I’ve been making beer at home, I’ve discovered/developed a few ways … Continue reading →

Cheap and frugal are very different things. To be cheap is to prioritize cost over all else. Being frugal, however, means not spending more than is necessary while still considering quality, time savings, performance, and other factors. An inexpensive stockpot … Continue reading →

Brew -in-a-bag (BIAB) is a full-volume, all-grain brewing process using a single kettle. The appeal of BIAB brewing to me is the great quality beer that you can make using a very simple process. In fact, if you stick with … Continue reading →

The beauty of brew-in-a-bag (BAIB) is its simplicity and great results you can get from this easy all-grain home brewing method. It’s the natural “next step” that extract brewers can take to get their brewing to the next level. For … Continue reading →

Mead is a fermented beverage made purely from honey. It is not beer or wine. As a result, mead making follows a completely different set of rules from wine or beer making. The purpose of this article is to teach … Continue reading →

I’m always on the lookout for ways to improve my brewing processes without breaking the bank. Most recently, I’ve had my eye on the popular hop spider DIY project. This innovative design suspends a hop bag in the boil, allowing … Continue reading →

Who has time to putz around trying to fix a pesky stuck sparge? One of the best ways to deal with this issue is to prevent it from happening in the first place! Here are five tips to keep wort … Continue reading →

Apple “Moonshine” Recipe If you want to make “apple moonshine” you need to start by making apple wine. When making apple wine the more acidic and sour varieties of apples are best (Winesap, McIntosh, and Jonathans all work great – but … Continue reading →

°Lovibond Malt Characteristics Maltster 1.5° Carapils (Dextrin) Pilsner malt steeped to add mouthfeel and improve head retention. Briess 1.8° Carafoam Brand-name for Carapils clone made by Weyerermann. Weyermann 6° Caramel Pils Adds subtle caramel flavor, and is not a substitute … Continue reading →

The professional beer industry is unlike any other. Instead of guarding their recipes under lock and key, craft brewers are usually happy to discuss their recipes, especially if you’re a homebrewer! We snooped around the internet and reached out to the … Continue reading →