A stuck fermentation can be one of the most frustrating aspects of the brewing process for homebrewers and professionals alike. In this article, we are going to explain exactly what a stuck fermentation is, what causes it, how to tell if your fermentation is stuck and if it is how to fix it… What is … Read more
What is a Carboy? The official definition of a carboy is that it is a large container for holding liquids. In layman’s terms, a carboy is a glass jug very similar in shape to the bottles used in water coolers you see in many office spaces. They can range in size however the most popular … Read more
In recent years dry hopping has become one of the more popular brewing techniques used by brewers to add flavor and aroma to their beers. Many breweries even use the term dry-hopped directly in the name of their beers to promote them as having an abundance of hop flavor to would-be customers. But what is … Read more
If you are new to making beer or homebrewing you may have heard the term Krausen used before and wondered what exactly it is? So what is krausen? In this post, we will answer that question and show you how it can be used to determine if you have a healthy fermentation as well as … Read more
A hydrometer although not an absolute must is an important tool that most brewers should have on hand. This inexpensive tool (typically less than $15) measures the sugar content of the liquid, allows the brewer to be able to track how fermentation is progressing as well as measures the ABV of the beer, wine or … Read more