The first lager recipe originated in Germany in the 16th century, where it got its name lager or “lagern” in German which means “to store”. Lagern is a direct reference to the traditional brewing process that was used to make lagers, which involved storing the beer in cold caves or cellars for several weeks or … Read more
Imperial stout, also known as Russian Imperial stout, was originally brewed in London for export to Russia. It was originally brewed with a higher gravity and more hops than other stouts in order to withstand the long journey to Russia and to also provide a more robust flavor that distinguishes it from many of the … Read more
Hop water, the no-calorie, no-carbs, and non-alcoholic beverage has really started to grow in popularity in recent years, but surprisingly it can still be a challenge to find places that sell it. The good news is that a hop water recipe is very basic and it is a simple beverage to make at home. If … Read more
When searching for a Brown Ale Recipe you will find that recipes for this style of beer are going to be quite diverse and can vary significantly from one to the other. This is because a brown ale is not an easy beer to define, there are 3 distinct styles for this beer, Northern Brown, … Read more
If you are a craft beer enthusiast and perhaps even consider yourself a hophead, then you are likely no stranger to Simcoe hops. Regardless of whether you are up to speed on the exact name of the hops that provide the beers you drink with the flavors and aromas you enjoy, if you like hoppy … Read more