As a brewer I have been asked many times: does beer go bad? As you can see by the length of this post the answer to this question is not a straight yes or no. The short of it is that yes beer does go bad. But that statement can be misleading because as you … Read more
When it comes to learning how to make your own beer kit, it is not as simple as mixing up some grains, hops, and yeast with water and hoping for the best. To make good beer there are important things you need to know, understand and apply. In this article, we will discuss the benefits … Read more
The following is an overview of the popular noble hop varieties and their uses in brewing beer. Although they are not as popular with American craft brewers as they are in Europe, noble hops have unique aromas and flavors that can bring balance to certain styles of beer and make them stand out on the … Read more
In this day and age, most people know what a beer is. But the majority of people have no idea what the different types of beers are. If you ask the average beer drinker what is the difference between ale and lager, they are going to give you a blank stare or bumble through some … Read more
When it comes to making beer a brewer has three choices in regards to the malt they use, either malt extract, grains, or a combination of both. In this article, we will take a look at what malt extract is, how it is made, the two main types of malt extract as well as the … Read more