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…
Does Homebrew Beer Need To Be Refrigerated Immediately?
We all brew beer in varying places with different equipment, weather, supplies, etc. All of these will affect how your beer will be brewed and the different tastes that it…
Newbie Mistakes: Can I Move My Beer While It’s Fermenting?
I don’t know about you, but I always used to manage to leave something behind or under my lovely beer that’s already fermenting. Or, failing this, something happened and I…
Can I Reuse Beer Bottles for Homebrewing & Should I Do It?
When making beer at home we tend to use what we have around us, this could be because there isn’t the proper piece of equipment available or we are just…
When Should Your Homebrew Beer Start Bubbling?
You’ve just pitched your wort, put the lid on your fermenter, got your airlock in place, and now you step back and wonder how long it’s going to be until…
Do I Need An Airlock For Fermentation?
You’ve probably seen a lot of gadgets for purchase while browsing for homebrew equipment and wondered if you actually need an airlock when fermenting your beer. Is an airlock just…
Is Rehydrating Yeast Necessary For Homebrewing?
A good friend of mine is the head brewer at a local brewery, so somewhat of an expert on brewing beer, and during my first brewery tour, I asked him…
The Shocking Answer: Can you buy brewing supplies under 21?
We all know the classic movie scene, a couple of underage teenagers trying to get booze for the party so that all their ‘dreams’ will come true. One option is…
Can You Legally Make Your Own Beer in the USA?
Like many people intrigued by the idea of homebrewing, you might be wondering if it’s legal to make your own beer in the USA. Have no fear! I’m here to…
The Real Answer To How Much Water You Need In An Airlock
If you’ve ever tried to take an airlock apart and fill it up, you’ll know they are really fiddly things. You pour what seems like a tiny bit of liquid…