Pro brewers/Connoisseurs Those interested in learning as much as possible about craft beer and maybe breaking into the hobby. You don’t want to buy gifts that commit a person to the hobby if they have never tried it. Keep it light and informational at this stage. Brew Shop gift card Homebrewing magazine How to brew books How to brew course …
Reusing plastic water bottles for fermenters?
Are you looking to save some money? Have a bunch of plastic water jugs that you want to use to ferment you brew? Well now, just waiiit a minute! I know if your like me you want to make great beer and keep costs down. Reusing large plastic water bottles sounds like a good reuse and cost saving measure but …
Get into brewing beer fast!
You want to get into brewing fast? It was 2001 and I was a young man who loved beer. My favorite at the time as Bass Ale and Sierra Nevada Pale ale. I had just starting working with some new friends. ‘ They were avid homebrewers and they had successfully making beers for years to this point. I was …
Importance of water in brewing beer
The importance of water in brewing beer I am not going to lie to anyone here. Water is one of the most important aspects of brewing a quality beer if not he most important aspect. I could write about water composition and adjustments all day if we were to dig deep into it. In Fact there is an entire book …
Do I need transfer to secondary?
The great debate There is a great war waging in the depths of the Home brewing community. No this battle is not a simple as you say gueze I say gose! Actually it has nothing to do with style for the most part. I know what your thinking. What is this debate creeping up through the ranks of hardened homebrewers, …
Start Homebrewing now!
Introduction: Hello all and welcome everyone. I hope your all as anxious as I was to get starting making some brews! I started brewing in 2003 with an extract kit from my local home brew shop. IMO this is the quickest and easiest method to get going as it has all the ingredients you need to make your favorite style …
10 reasons Why home brewing is the best hobby!
Cool blend of science, technology and art! Always something new to learn and grow to make your beer better. Unlimited chances to create unique concoctions to suit your own tastes. If you love technology gadgets and gear there is no shortage of tools and toys to play with. Nothing like sharing the fruits of your labor with friends and family. …