The secrets of a healthy fermentation
After being abroad for a couple of years and unable to brew, I recently arrived back in Australia ready to get something into the fermenter. I figured since I would be doing some maintenance when I got all the gear out of storage, why not take the opportunity to make a few upgrades. I knew […]
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 […]
Ginger beer is an exceedingly refreshing drink made from fermented ginger, sugar and citrus. It’s a great choice on a hot day and is particularly enjoyable over ice. There are countless variations on the classic ginger beer including no alcohol, low alcohol and higher alcohol versions. In this article we’ll look at the history of […]
In this article we’ll be exploring the world of wheat beer. We’ll look at a few of the many different varieties and give some tips on drinking and brewing this unique style. So whether you love this style or don’t know anything about it – this article aims to illuminate the cloudy world of wheat […]
The Indian Pale Ale or IPA has enjoyed a massive resurgence in popularity over the past decade or so. Beer drinkers love the style for its robust flavour, fragrant hops and bitterness. According to the Brewers Association, IPA is the most popular craft beer sold in retailers across America. In this article, we’ll have a […]
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 […]
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 was recently sitting in my favourite beer bar and noticed a style on the tap menu that I’ve never seen before: grisette. While sipping on my pint, a quick Google search revealed it to be a type of beer that falls under the Farmhouse Ale style and a close cousin of Saison. It got […]
If you’ve been to an alcohol retailer or supermarket in the last year or so, you may have noticed a new product is taking up more shelf space: low and no alcohol beer, wine and spirits. These drinks are more popular than ever before and seem to come in an endless variety of flavours and […]
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. […]