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…
How Long Does It Take To Brew Beer & How To Do It Faster?
The other day I got a message from a friend asking me questions about homebrewing. She wanted to buy a gift for her boyfriend and knew that he liked beer…
Can You Reuse Star San? Get the Most Out of Your Sanitizer
Out of all the factors that go into making a good homebrew, sanitation is the most important—infection will ruin a batch of otherwise well-made beer. The most famous no-rinse sanitizer…
Is Cloudy Homebrew OK To Drink? The Facts You Should Know
Commercial beers, especially the very prominent lager varieties have made us all expect beer to look a certain way, namely crystal clear. So, if you are looking at a murky…
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 Much Headspace Should You Really Leave When Bottling Beer?
The question of headspace—how much room to leave between your beer and the airlock/opening of your bottle—comes up a lot in homebrewing conversations. There’s a lot of talk out there…
How Much Does It Cost To Start Home Brewing Great Beer?
Brewing your own beer can become a huge financial investment over time, but it never has to start that way. Although there are many fancy gadgets on the homebrewing market…
Should Fermenting Beer Be Kept In The Dark?
If you’ve ever fermented anything or known someone who did, you’ve probably heard a dark environment is best for the task. If you’re new to homebrewing, you may be wondering…
Is It Safe To Brew Beer At Home? 17 Things That Could Go Wrong
While it is usually very safe to brew beer at your home there are some things that could go wrong and that you should be cautious about. Thankfully one thing…
