In this article, we are going to talk about a subject not so deeply studied as it is quite subjective and has many variables and interpretations that make it depend largely on the skills and experience of every brewer. I …
The first recorded use of hops in beer dates back to 736, but it is believed to have been used regularly from 1500 onwards. Since then, this plant has accompanied and endowed beer with many positive characteristics. In fact, the …
If you are reading this, first of all, I want to congratulate you, because taking an interest in the water we use and how we treat it when brewing beer is one of the biggest steps to improving as a …
In the following article, we will explore the world of wheat beers, a family of the oldest and best-known styles dating back to the Middle Ages and divided into two distinct “branches”: German wheat beers and Belgian wheat beers. We’ll …
Wheat Beer Ingredients: Grains, Hops, Adjuncts, and more! Read More »
Today we will look at the use of bread yeast in beers since, surely, this must be one of the least well-documented topics related to brewing beer and is also one that most of you must have thought about trying. …
In the following article, we are going to introduce you to the most famous beer style with the most variants in the world: the IPA. The first question we will try to answer is: what ingredients are in an IPA? …
IPA Ingredients: Best Hops, Grains, Adjuncts, and more! Read More »
The incorporation of hops is relatively new in the history of beer. Beer in ancient times is not as we know it today. The origin of beer dates back to 7000 BC and the incorporation of hops dates back to …
If you ever made the mistake of purchasing malt that didn’t come crushed (like I did when I purchased everything to make my first ever beer batch), then you may have taken it to your local homebrewing store to ask …
How to Crush grains without a mill for Homebrewing! Read More »
Out of the four main ingredients needed to brew beer, water is the only one we can get easily at home. The other three, malts, hops and yeast, have to be purchased at a homebrew shop (if there’s one in …
