I reworked the Kiwi Express IPA kit using DME and a custom hop schedule. Here's my summer-ready recipe and brew day breakdown.
Kiwi Express IPA: A Fast Track to Summer in a Glass
Beyond the IPA: A Brief History of Craft Beer Styles Worth Brewing
Discover underrated craft beer styles beyond IPAs, from saisons and rauchbiers to raw ales and cream ales. Explore the rich history of brewing and why homebrewers are keeping forgotten beer traditions alive.
A Fun and Easy Way to Brew Great Beer Using Only Grocery Store Ingredients
Brew beer at home using only grocery store ingredients. A simple, beginner-friendly guide to homebrewing without special gear or fancy supplies.
2 Simple Ways to Pick LME vs DME for Homebrewing
Wondering whether to use Liquid Malt Extract (LME) or Dry Malt Extract (DME) in your next brew? Here’s a clear breakdown of the pros and cons of each, plus when to consider going all-grain.
Bottling vs. Kegging: Why I still choose bottles for my homebrew
Ever since I started homebrewing, I’ve swapped between bottling and kegging, probably an even 50/50 split. Both methods have their pros and cons, but when it comes down to it, I tend to lean toward bottling, especially for newer brewers. Here’s why. The Real Cost of Kegging Kegging is super popular, and for good reason,... Continue Reading →
Homebrew Bottling Guide: Choosing Between 12oz and 22oz Bottles
When it comes to bottling your homebrew, there are two main paths to take: the tried-and-true 12oz bottle, which is easy to find and reuse (as long as you avoid twist-offs), or the less common but mighty 22oz bottle or often called the bomber. Both have their place in a brewer’s toolkit, and today we’re... Continue Reading →
How to Carbonate Homebrew Beer: Bottle Conditioning Tips for Beginners
Learn how to naturally carbonate your homebrew, avoid bottle bombs, and nail that perfect pour every time. Conditioning and Carbonation After Bottling You’ve sanitized everything. You’ve filled and capped your bottles. You may have even whispered a few words of encouragement to them before tucking them away in the dark. So now the big question:... Continue Reading →
How to Bottle Homebrew Beer: Sanitizing and Bottling Beer the Right Way
The day has finally arrived fermentation is finished, and your beer has conditioned to your liking. Now it’s time to bottle your homebrew masterpiece. Bottling is a lot like brewing itself: it requires attention to detail and solid sanitation practices. Think of it like treating an open wound, you don’t want any bugs, bacteria, or... Continue Reading →
What is actually happening in your fermenter? A quick breakdown.
When you finally seal up your fermenter and tuck it away in whatever moderately cool, dark spot you’ve got—usually a closet—you’ll start to notice… well, nothing. But under the surface, beautiful things have already started to happen. Yeast Shows Up to the Party Yeast cells are living organisms with one purpose in life: to eat... Continue Reading →
What Homebrewing Taught Me About Patience, Failure, and Trying Again
Homebrewing is one of those hobbies that’s easy to understand but packed with nuance. There are countless ways to brew amazing beer—and just as many ways to mess it up. But here’s the thing: a “failed” beer isn’t really a failure. Most of the time, it’s still drinkable. I’ve had my fair share of flops,... Continue Reading →