Many of us start our home brewing journey with the bare basics: a fermenter, hydrometer, some sanitiser and a few cans of wort. As we get better at brewing, we naturally want to start upgrading our tools and equipment to allow us to try different techniques and processes. Having the right gear is essential for […]
Glass is an integral part of brewing and serving beer. Whether you’re transferring into a carboy for secondary fermentation, bottling some beer or enjoying a glass of your favourite brew, glass is everywhere in brewing. In this article we’ll look at all things glass – from brewing to bottling and serving. We’ll look at the […]
Are you getting bored of drinking and brewing the same old beer? Do you have a fussy beer drinker in your life who doesn’t like the more traditional styles? It might be time to explore the world of fruit beers! In this instalment of Ingredient Spotlight, we’ll dive into the world of fruited beers. We’ll […]
In recent years, Amazon has changed the way we shop. Many ecommerce features that we take for granted were pioneered by Amazon: personalised recommendations, one click checkout and user generated rating and review systems. Amazon is convenient, fast and many products are less expensive than if you bought them from a retail store. While you […]
Water is one of the big four ingredients for making beer and its importance cannot be understated. Water makes up a majority of the beer we drink and its composition, pH and source have a massive impact on the taste and quality of our brew. In this Ingredient Spotlight we’re going to explore the world […]
I quite often find myself away from home for extended periods of time, and without access to my kitchen and brewing equipment. However, that doesn’t stop the itch to get brewing! At times like these, I find myself dreaming up recipes and projects. For example, making ginger beer but without buying any new brewing gear. […]
I recently found a long forgotten crate of home brew beer that I had stashed under my parents house. There were a few different styles in there: pale ale, XPA, blonde ale, wheat beer and even some homemade cherry wine (fortified with grain alcohol). These beers were all from 2020-21 which means at the time […]
There’s nothing more satisfying than opening a cold bottle of beer that you’ve brewed yourself. Brewing at home is a great pastime. It’s fun and you might even save a few bucks! This article is for new brewers: it offers some advice on how to get started if you’re new to the hobby. If you […]
If you are a beer lover who has always wanted to try brewing your own, you may have been overwhelmed by the sheer variety of equipment and ingredients available for beer brewing. Luckily, there are now complete beer brewing machine options on the market that make the process incredibly simple and straightforward. These machines handle […]
If you drink beer, the distinct aroma and taste of hops is unmistakable. This bitter, oily flower has been used as an additive in beer since at least the 9th Century. In this ‘Ingredient Spotlight’ we look at the humble hop plant or humulus lupulus. We’ll take a look at what hops are, how they […]