Brewing Tips: How Do I Know If My Hydrometer Is Accurate?
A hydrometer is perhaps THE most important piece of brewing kit you’ll ever own, yet some homebrewers never even use them. It’s the measurement device that 99% of all your…
Is Kegging Homebrew Worth It? (Cost, Time, Equipment)
One of the key steps in brewing beer at home is carbonating it. When it comes to home brewing, and brewing beer in general, there are two main methods to…
Are Wort Chillers Worth It For A New Homebrewer?
Homebrewing is a hobby that has a lot of gadgets, equipment, and interesting paraphernalia. If you were to purchase everything available on the market, you’d have to have very deep…
Why Your Wort Has A Low Original Gravity & How To Fix It
Recently I moved house and had to also change some of my brewing equipment along the way. When I brewed my latest batch using my new (old) set up, I…
Can You Bottle Beer After Kegging? My Essential Tips & Tricks
From bitter, bitter, experience, I’ve found that kegging the beer you plan to drink at home is much better than bottling 50 to 60 bottles per batch. Certainly when it…
Storage Tips: How Long Do Hops Stay Fresh In The Freezer?
When it comes to making a tasty, aromatic homebrew, one of the most important variables is the freshness of your hops. If you’ve been brewing for a while, or even…
The 27 Best Christmas Gifts For Homebrewers For Any Budget
It’s approaching the Christmas season, and you’ve got a homebrewer on your shopping list! Lucky you! Not gonna lie: homebrewers are great people to shop for at Christmas, or any…
How Long Does Star San Last Before It Stops Working?
Most people brew beer as often as they can but life doesn’t always allow us to brew constantly things happen and life gets in the way. In most cases, that…
Homebrewing Hack: Can I Use Regular Sugar For Bottling Beer?
Brewing, in theory, seems like a very straightforward and simple process, add the ingredients, wait and let it ferment. If you are just starting out brewing your own beer, you…
How To Transfer Beer From A Fermenter To A Bottling Bucket
There are a lot of steps in making good homebrew and some things may seem like they are not that important, but often they are critical. Almost every little action…