Why is Fermentation Temperature Control So Important?
My homebrew practices have come a very long way. In fact, I never realized how meticulous the whole process really was until I got more …
Author: Shawn Williams
What is First Wort Hopping?
First wort hopping (FWH) is the technique of adding an early hop addition to the boil kettle as hot wort is transferred over from the …
Why I Switched to the Brewfather App
I’ve been using BeerSmith™ since the day I started homebrewing. While I don’t have a vast library of personal recipes in BeerSmith, I used it …
Tilt Hydrometer Review
The Tilt hydrometer is a digital brewing tool that allows you to take instant specific gravity, temperature, and alcohol % readings with your compatible smartphone …
Using Campden Tablets to Treat Chlorine and Chloramines
Many municipal water sources use chlorine or chloramines to treat and disinfect water to ensure safe drinking. I have town water where I live so …
Cereal Killer Grain Mill Review
I recently invested in my own grain mill after switching to BIAB. I was mainly fed up with low/unpredictable efficiency. Milling my own grains will …
Exchilerator’s Brewery Wash Review
Exchilerator recently sent me their new brewery wash to test out in my home brewery. I’ve always used PBW as my trusty cleaner, but I …
When Does an IPA Become a Double IPA?
As the “dude who brews beer” in my circle of friends and family, I’m often asked what actually makes an IPA a double IPA (also …
How to Properly Measure and Adjust Mash pH
Mash pH has caused a lot of confusion in the homebrewing world. So much that even some experts have made some questionable remarks on what …
How to Brew in a Bag (BIAB)
The brew in a bag (BIAB) method has opened the doors for many new homebrewers to jump headfirst into the hobby without the need of …