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 […]
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 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 […]
I started brewing over 15 years ago as a way to be able to afford beer as a broke student. I have never worked as a commercial brewer and don’t have any plans to. I like to call myself an “enthusiastic amateur” when it comes to brewing. Home brewing is a constant learning curve: with […]
So your latest batch of homebrew has finished fermenting. You’ve checked that the gravity is steady and you’re seeing something in your fermenter that is starting to look like beer. What next? In this article, we’re going to look at how to bottle your homebrew using the popular bulk priming method. Why bottle beer? We […]
You may have eaten oats for breakfast (or fed them to a horse) but did you know that oats can be great in your beer too? In this article, we’ll be exploring rolled oats as an ingredient in beer. Rolled or flaked oats are a common addition to commercial beers and can be used in […]
Homebrew vs store-bought beer is a hotly debated topic amongst beer enthusiasts. Is homebrewing beer less expensive? If you’re serious about starting your home brewing hobby, you should know whether it’s cheaper to brew beer at home or buy it. Homebrewing beer is probably cheaper but time-consuming, so it may not be worth it for […]
Home-brewing beer is becoming increasingly popular as people become more interested in creating unique brews. Are you a craft beer enthusiast who’s been dreaming of fermenting your beer? Have you heard that it’s possible to create a delicious craft beer in as little as 3 days? Fermenting drinks can be a fun and rewarding experience, […]