Dark Czech lager, known as tmavé pivo in the Czech Republic, is a unique and relatively obscure beer style. This style has long been overshadowed by the world-famous pale lagers or pilsners originating in Pilsen, Czech Republic. Accounting for less than 3.5 percent of total Czech beer production today, tmavé pivo is a dark and … Read more
Brew in a Bag (BIAB) is a simple and cost-effective all-grain brewing method that produces high-quality craft beer. It requires minimal equipment compared to traditional all-grain brewing techniques and involves mashing grains in a bag, boiling the extracted wort, and adding hops during specified time intervals. No further sparging steps are needed in this method, … Read more
When it comes to crafting the perfect porter recipe, you’ll find that there are a variety of approaches to take. Porters, a dark and flavorful type of beer, originated in London, and their popularity has since spread around the globe. With roots in both traditional English and American styles, the possibilities for creating your own … Read more
When deciding on the best beer making kit to use, you first need to decide what type of beer you are going to be making with your beer kit. Choosing a Beer Type to Make 1. Malt Extract Beer Kits Many beginners start with basic beer kits that contain a can of liquid malt extract, … Read more
Altbier is a unique style of beer hailing from the Rhineland region of Germany, particularly the city of Düsseldorf. Its name comes from the German word “alt,” which translates to “old,” referring to the traditional top-fermentation method used in brewing this copper-colored beer. This method is considered to be an older technique compared to the … Read more