Summer ale’s are pretty fun to make, and there is no doubt about it that they are really refreshing. This summer ale I put just a tad of lemon zest in it. I guess the inspiration comes from the Sam Adams Summer Ale. Either way, this beer is pretty easy and to me is kinda […]
July 25, 2012
8 Reasons Why Homebrewing Is Amazing
I wanted to write-up this opinion piece specifically for those that are thinking about homebrewing. For those that are already homebrewing this post will just confirm that you have chosen an amazing hobby. I love homebrewing, in fact it is one of my favorite hobbies. I have a ton of hobbies, I enjoy fishing, bee […]
July 24, 2012
10 Step Peach Mead
I was out in the country over the weekend and couldn’t help but notice that peach stands were on the side of the road. It only made me think of one thing, Peach Mead. This one is just a classic. When ever I’ve made this one in the past I end up making a spritzer […]
July 19, 2012
What Is A Hydrometer?
When getting into the hobby of homebrewing it might get overwhelming because of the new words and tools that are used. One tool that you will surely see is called a, “Hydrometer”. So what exactly is it? What A Hydrometer Is A hydrometer is a tool that is used to measure the density of liquids […]
July 18, 2012
Simple Maple Syrup Pale Ale
We are in the midst of summer and the heat is pouring on us, hopefully you have been keeping cool. It is a pretty good time to start thinking of beers that are going to be good for September though. I know, crazy talk! You figure 2 weeks in Primary, 2 weeks in Secondary, and […]
July 17, 2012
Blackberry Melomel
This is a dense, and dark mead. Since it is a bit complex, it will be one of those that is better with a bit of age. It’s a really good mead to make when you have plenty of blackberries and are trying to figure out creative ways to use them. Blackberry Melomel Yield: 1 […]
July 12, 2012
The Best Summer Blonde Ale Recipe
I know when it’s hot outside and you read these blogs, I will normally say, “And summer is in full swing!”, today though it’s a bit refreshing outside from the insane heat, so kinda hard for me to say that. However, I am pretty prepared for hot days to come in the future and need […]
July 11, 2012
3 Ways To Improve Your Efficiency For All-Grain
I sometimes hear when people get into all-grain brewing that they are not getting close to their expected original gravity. You know that you are doing the all-grain process correctly, you are hitting your temperature as well as going by the books, yet you still are coming up with a lower gravity. I know it can get frustrating – but if […]
July 10, 2012
Dependable And Easy Blackberry Wine
Anyone who might find themselves with an abundance of blackberries this year and doesn’t want to see them go to waste, this is the wine recipe that you need! I live in an area where wild blackberries are pretty easy to find, and they grow like wild fire too! This is a classic blackberry wine recipe that […]
July 6, 2012
Formulas You Need To Know For ABV
Sometimes when making a recipe it’s a lot easier to work backwards. Maybe you’ll think to yourself, “I would really like to make a beer that is 9% ABV”. Well to know how to answer this question you can use a formula to figure out how much DME or LME to use. To calculate ABV: […]
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July 26, 2012
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