My simple brewing journey from kitchen to keg
I've taken a small hiatus from brewing until this past weekend. I managed to locate a fistful of ingredients I had laying around and pushed together, what I was hoping, is a generally lighter Ish summer wheat beer to brew for my camping trip that I've come to call poverty brewing. Let me tell you... Continue Reading →
Sitting here in the throes of winter, I’ve noticed I’m getting tired of winter beers. After the holidays, the heavy stuff is just too much to even be enjoyable anymore. It’s not that I don’t enjoy a dark, flavorful, high‑ABV beer once in a while, but as I get older, I’m enjoying the lighter side... Continue Reading →
Clean your god damn kegs! So, I’ve been on a bit of a hiatus the last few months. Most people think the holidays run from late September through December, not in this house. Between how birthdays land and everything else, my “holiday season” stretches well into January before I get a brief break. What does... Continue Reading →
Homebrewing is intimidating. The bells and whistles, the shitshow of a price tag, and pages of jargon make it feel like you need money, space, and a chemistry degree just to start. Here’s the truth though: beer has been brewed and enjoyed for thousands of years by regular people. Not pros. Not influencers. People using... Continue Reading →
If you’re new to homebrewing, choosing the right brewing kettle can feel overwhelming. Size, features, durability, temperature control, there’s a lot to consider. So, here’s a simple breakdown of three brewing kettles I’ve used: the basic starter pot, the upgraded middle option, and the high-end kettle I use today. The Common Use Brewing Kettle —... Continue Reading →
From Fridge Scraps to a 10% Belgian Strong Ale A few posts ago, I shared my experiment with leftover brewing ingredients, odds and ends from past batches that I didn’t want to waste. I threw them together to create a Belgian strong ale, and somehow, it worked. The result? A dangerously smooth 10% beer that... Continue Reading →
Taking the Leap into All-Grain Brewing This past weekend, I decided it was time to take the leap into all-grain brewing with a full-volume boil. For those new to brewing, a full boil means you start with all the water your batch needs right in the kettle, usually about 6.5 to 7.5 gallons for a... Continue Reading →
Is homebrewing still worth it in the world where everything feels expensive right now, especially when a six-pack of craft beer can cost the same as a batch of homebrew ingredients. It’s natural to ask the question: “Is this really worth it?” You’re not wrong to wonder. Getting into homebrewing does take some investment, and... Continue Reading →
Discover a refreshing honey apple ale recipe perfect for homebrewers. This cider ale recipe is simple, flavorful, and beginner-friendly.
Tired of salty, off-flavor batches? I switched to fermenting in a keg, here’s how it fixed my oxygen issues and a step-by-step keg fermentation guide.