Today on Brew Day, I am home brewing a Brewer’s Best 1 Gallon Partial Mash IPA kit on the stovetop. This was my first small batch partial mash brew using the new setup, and while the beer smelled incredible by the end of the brew day… things definitely did NOT go exactly according to plan … Read more
Cloudy beer drives homebrewers crazy. You spend weeks brewing, fermenting, waiting patiently… and then pour a pint that looks like swamp water. Sometimes that haze is intentional—like with a juicy New England IPA—but for styles like pale ales, sparkling ales, lagers, and many kit beers, you want that bright, crystal-clear pint. One of the easiest … Read more
Let’s be honest… If someone tells you they’re making wine with grocery store grape juice and bread yeast, your first thought probably isn’t: “Wow, that sounds delicious.” It’s usually something closer to: “That sounds like a terrible decision.” And naturally, that made me want to try it. So in this experiment, I made two prison … Read more
If your beer kit is cloudy, tastes rough, or just doesn’t seem to have that clean finished beer look, cold crashing might be the missing step. Most beginner brewers skip it. They ferment, bottle or keg, and hope for the best. But cold crashing can make a huge difference—especially with beer kits like the Thomas … Read more
If you’ve ever had a truly great New England IPA, you know exactly what makes it special. That huge tropical aroma.The hazy golden pour.The soft, juicy mouthfeel.And almost no harsh bitterness. A good NEIPA drinks more like fruit juice than a traditional bitter IPA. That’s exactly what we’re brewing today. This is my go-to Juicy … Read more