The trick to a tropical stout is making a beer that is sweet (but not cloying), fruity (but without the kinds of by-products that ramped-up esters tend to create), alcoholic (but not hot), and roasty (but not dry). Here’s how.
A hop spider allows you to add hops to your boil without the nasty sludge from pellets or the leaves from the cones that can clog your equipment. It’s easy to build, and we will show you how!
October 14 is important in homebrew history as the date homebrewing was officially legalized in the United States. Still, some states have laws on the books that restrict what brewers can do.
Hops-forward lagers may be the last genuinely unexplored area of beer composition and style: let’s enjoy it and help define it.
Most of the time, I do just fine with the standard-issue airlocks you find at homebrew stores nationwide. But sometimes, an airlock just doesn’t cut it. And that’s when I bust out the heavy artillery. I’m talking about the blow-off tube.
The English IPA is another iteration of the popular style and is more balanced than its American counterpart.
Getting your hands on a barrel for brewing can be a pricey and lengthy experience. Learn to get the same flavors with ingredients that are much easier to get and are kinder on the wallet, too!
We all get a bit lazy when it comes to brewing, and if you do fall into this category, it’s important to know whether your habit is harmless or whether you’re playing with fire.
Testing a container filled with whole leaf hops against late kettle hops additions.
The robust porter is rich in history and flavor. It’s a great style for a beginner or a more advanced brewer who wants to ramp up his/her technical skills…and an excellent base beer to which to add flavor, to boot!