If you are a fan of hoppy and bitter India Pale Ales and also malty tasting beers such as Irish Red ales then there is a good chance that you will really enjoy a Red IPA. This style of beer is known for its malty and hoppy profile, and deep red color, while also maintaining … Read more
If you’re a fan of India Pale Ales, then there is a good chance you also love the hazy IPA that has taken the craft beer world by storm in recent years. Known for their juicy and tropical-like flavors along with their hazy and cloudy appearance it is no surprise that in a short amount … Read more
Like many aspects of all-grain brewing, Vorlauf is a technique that some brewers perform and deem an essential step in producing the highest quality beer possible while others believe it to be an unnecessary step and skip it entirely. In this article, we will explain what a Vorlauf is, whether it needs to be included … Read more
When it comes to performing a mash out some brewers consider it to be an important part of the beer-making process while others don’t believe it has any effect on the final product and skip it entirely. Mashing involves soaking crushed grains in warm water for 60 – 90 minutes, also known as steeping. The … Read more
Learning how to mash correctly, including starting at the correct mash in temperature to ensure that once the grains are added the target mash temperature is reached can be a challenge when you are just starting out to say the least. But it does not have to be, in fact, once you understand the basic … Read more
