How to Use a Hydrometer
A hydrometer is one of a brewer’s most important tools—as least if you want to calculate the alcohol content of your homebrew. A hydrometer is …
Author: Shawn Williams
3 Types of Wort Chillers For Homebrewing
There are a handful of ways to chill your wort down after the boil to pitching temps. You can go as simple as an ice …
How to Force Carbonate a Keg
Kegging beer is such a luxury because you can keg your delicious brew and have it ready to drink the next day (not to mention …
Steam Slayer Review: Steam Condensing For Homebrewing
This is an honest review of Brew Hardware’s Steam Slayer. I was not paid or compensated in any way for this article. I’m looking to …
How to Cold Crash Beer
Cold crashing beer is a tried and true way to get crystal clear beer faster. It’s also a good way to ensure sediment and suspended …
7.5 Anvil Bucket Fermenter & Cooling System Review
Fermentation has become a major focus of improvement in my brewing efforts. After all, why waste a batch of beer you spend hours brewing only …
How to Make a Yeast Starter
A yeast starter is an easy way to ensure your homebrew has a viable amount of yeast for efficient fermentation. Underpitching adds stress to your …
Buckwild Blueberry Ale Recipe
The only blueberry beer recipe you will ever need! I spent hours researching blueberry beer and meticulously put this recipe together to get a balanced …
All Grain Brewing Vs Extract Brewing: Equipment and Process Differences
When I first started homebrewing I started with extract brewing. It’s a great way to get into the hobby without spending a lot of money …
6 Tips For Improving Your Homebrew
One question I always found myself asking was “will my homebrew ever match the commercial brews I love to drink?” If not, why the hell …