Brewing Techniques and Advice


Specific Gravity or Just a Matter of Degree?

Let’s take a closer look at the scales marked on almost every hydrometer and then figure out which one we should be using.

A Pinch of Salt

In addition to a salty taste, salt adds texture and other interesting flavors to your beer. We’ll show you the basics and give you some ideas to try!

Make Your Best Irish Red

You don’t have to be Irish to make a great Irish Ale. Follow these guidelines, and you’re well on your way to brewing this easy-drinking red ale.

Brew it Yourself? Build it Yourself!

Aside from the brewing itself, a little DIY goes a long way when it comes to your equipment. Here’s a guide on a few items you might want to consider building yourself.

The Art and the Science of the Vorlauf Process

Knowing how and why to vorlauf properly will help you set your grain bed and result in better clarity of your wort, while preventing off-flavors.

Hunting for Diacetyl

Learn to identify diacetyl in your batches by honing your palate and performing a few simple tests.

Never Surrender

Before you throw in the towel and quit homebrewing, read on for some sage advice and tips for getting your batches back on track.

Using Tinctures to Add Flavors to Beer

Knowing how to create a tincture for your batch will enhance the flavors and ensure the most bang for your spice buck.

3 Advantages of a Lauter Grant

The lauter grant, among the least publicized of the brew-day gadgets, permits access to runoff as the mash is lautered and sparged.

Make Your Best Old Ale

Don’t let the name fool you—old ale might sound like a time-consuming beer to brew, but the opposite is true!