For many of us, it is a difficult notion to grasp that a large percentage of the population actually does not like the taste of beer. As a beer lover and a brewer I found this very hard to believe, but having owned a brewpub I can attest that it is indeed true. Many people … Read more
Most homebrewers first get into this hobby by making a few batches of beer using the malt extract kits. However, after a few batches, it is not long before they want to improve the quality of their beer and they begin researching what is involved with making beer at home without a kit. Although it … Read more
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
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