Secondary Fermentation

5 Homebrewing Rules You Can Break (And Still Make Great Beer)

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Homebrewing rules you can break are everywhere, and some of them have been repeated for so long that nobody even questions them anymore. You have to sparge at a certain temperature. You need two packets of yeast. You need expensive stainless steel equipment. You have to follow beer style guidelines. And apparently, you still need … Read more

Is Secondary Fermentation Necessary? Why I Stopped Doing It

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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