So, you’re interested in learning the art of homebrewing but don’t know where to start? The first step in brewing your own beer is to purchase the necessary equipment. Some beginners automatically assume homebrew beer requires commercial-grade kegs and equipment, but this simply isn’t true. While you can certainly brew your beer using expensive equipment […]
Most people wouldn’t think to grab a frosty beer from the fridge after an intense workout session; however, a Canadian brewery has created a beer specifically for this health and fitness junkies. The brew, called Lean Machine, is formulated with unique compounds that are supposed to make it beneficial for post-workout recovery. So, does Lean […]
In a previous blog post, we talked about how to prevent over-carbonation when homebrewing beer. Over-carbonation can affect beer in a number of ways, including the creation of certain ‘off’ flavors and changing its body/texture. This week, we’re going to take this topic in a different direction by discussing some tips on how to prevent […]
This is an all-too-common question that beginners ask when brewing beer. Some people prefer strong beer with a high alcohol by volume (ABV) for obvious reasons. Going back to the basics of beer brewing 101, we all know that sugars are converted into alcohol during fermentation. Typically, yeast is added to perform the conversion, allowing […]
Boil overs are bound to occur when homebrewing beer. Unless you have access to a professional brewery, you’ll experience a boil over at some point or another. The good news is that it typically doesn’t ruin a brew, but the bad news is that it can — and will — affect its characteristics. When a […]
Hops (female plant Humulus lupulus) play an important role in the brewing of beer. These oily plants provide a certain level of bitterness to help balance the sweetness of freshly brewed beer. Without hops, beet would taste overly sweet and wouldn’t exhibit the same “full” qualities which are commonly associated with a good brew. Historians believe […]
Does your homebrewed beer suffer from a general flat, bland or irregular body? It’s hard to enjoy a tall glass of homebrewed beer with a poor body. Even if the hop flavors are spot on, the flat feeling it leaves in your mouth will drastically reduce its overall quality. But what causes the body to […]
Ever drink a glass of freshly brewed beer that just doesn’t taste right? There are certain “off flavors” which are commonly associated with homebrew beer. Whether this is your first attempt at homebrewing, or if you’ve been doing it for years, it’s important to familiarize yourself with these off flavors so you’ll know how to […]
With the holiday season right around the corner, there’s no better time than now to stock up on some festive brews. Rather than drinking the same old beer that you normally drink during the other 11 months, you should venture into the wild side with some truly unique, yet equally delicious, holiday flavors. If you’re […]
Have you noticed an unusual layer of gunky buildup at the bottom of your homebrew fermenter or beer bottles? Many people throw out their beer batch at the first sight of gunky buildup like this. After all, common sense should tell you that it’s not a normal step in the homebrewing process. But what exactly […]