At first glance, a Vienna Lager recipe may resemble that of an Oktoberfest, and although there are similarities between these beers including both being amber lagers from Germany; a Vienna Lager recipe will produce a significantly lighter and more sessionable beer with a lighter mouthfeel and color as well as a lower alcohol content or … Read more
Lager vs IPA: Considered to be two of the best-selling beer styles worldwide, it is surprising how significantly different they actually are from each other. IPAs are known for being hoppy, bitter, and flavorful while Lagers are smooth, crisp, and refreshing. Due to being an easy-drinking beer Lagers are the most popular and best-selling commercial … Read more
The fermentation process although exciting at times can at the same time be concerning for the novice brewer. Each fermentation can behave and look different from the last, as a result, one of the biggest concerns shared by many is whether or not they are dealing with a beer infection. Many a person starting out … Read more
When it comes to the differences between lager vs amber beers, it is not a simple or straightforward comparison. The reason for this is that one is a category of beer and the other is a subcategory. Every beer fits into one of two categories, either lager or ale. Within each category are numerous subcategories … Read more
A yeast nutrient substitute, although not guaranteed to do as good a job as a commercially produced yeast nutrient can be used if you find yourself in need of a nutrient during fermentation. The following is a list of some of the yeast nutrient substitutes that brewers use: Expired brewers yeast, hydrated, and then boiled … Read more