Is Secondary Fermentation Necessary? Why I Stopped Doing It

Why the hell are we still transferring our beer into secondary fermentation? Seriously. For years, homebrewers were told to ferment their beer for five to seven days, transfer it into a secondary fermenter, and leave it there to clear up and condition. That was supposedly how you made better beer. But here’s the question I’ve … Read more

How Extremely Strong Beer Is Even Possible (30% ABV Explained)

30% Beer

You’ve probably heard about beers pushing twenty, even thirty percent alcohol and thought it had to be hype or marketing nonsense. Beer shouldn’t be able to get that strong… right? But beers like Samuel Adams Utopias are very real, and they force us to rethink what’s actually possible when brewing crosses into extreme territory. This … Read more