Anyone who has ever been in a taproom or bar where large selections of beer are served will have seen the alcohol by volume abbreviation of ABV written next to the beer. So what is ABV in beer exactly? Why are some beers higher and other beers lower? How does the ABV influence the beer … Read more
When it comes to where you can get your homebrewing supplies there are a handful of stores that are simply a cut above the rest. From my experience Adventures in Homebrewing is one of them. I have been doing business with them for a few years now, both from the standpoint of ordering homebrew supplies … Read more
Whether you are making your own beer at home, hosting a party, organizing a wedding, or any other social event where beer will be served, a dilemma that many a person in those situations has had is how to keep a keg cold. There is no question that kegged beer is simply more convenient to … Read more
If you are a fan of the ultra hoppy IPA styles then you owe a debt of gratitude to the West Coast IPA that started this modern-day hop revolution that we are in. In this post, we are going to provide you with a West Coast IPA recipe, an overview of the ingredients that go … Read more
Homebrewers are notorious for wanting to have their beer finished fermenting and ready to drink as quickly as possible. This is why all of the instructions that come with the malt extract kits tell you to ferment for 7 – 10 days. They know you want to pop the top on that beer bottle as … Read more