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Category: Fermentation

After pitching your yeast. Everything related to fermenting your beer. Techniques, yeast starters, temp control and more,

Why is Fermentation Temperature Control So Important?
Fermentation / Homebrewing

Why is Fermentation Temperature Control So Important?

January 19, 2021January 19, 20210

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 …

Tilt Hydrometer Review
Fermentation / Homebrewing / Product Reviews

Tilt Hydrometer Review

December 31, 2020June 9, 20221

The Tilt hydrometer is a digital brewing tool that allows you to take instant specific gravity, temperature, and alcohol % readings with your compatible smartphone …

Propper Starter Review and How to Use
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Propper Starter Review and How to Use

December 10, 2020December 11, 20200

Making a yeast starter has never been easier with Propper Starter™. Rather than boiling up a batch of DME and making wort from scratch (a …

My Advice to New Homebrewers: Invest in the Cold Side
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My Advice to New Homebrewers: Invest in the Cold Side

December 10, 2020March 11, 202214

Any experienced homebrewer will give you the same advice. The path to better beer is through better fermentation practices. I recently teased this topic on …

Dry Yeast vs. Liquid Yeast: Which Is Better for Brewing?
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Dry Yeast vs. Liquid Yeast: Which Is Better for Brewing?

December 8, 2020December 9, 20201

When I first started homebrewing I was under the impression that dry yeast was inferior to liquid yeast. Why? I have no idea. I think …

How To Ferment In A Corny Keg
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How To Ferment In A Corny Keg

December 5, 2020June 29, 202114

Fermenting in a corny keg has been a game-changer in terms of my homebrew in both beer quality and my overall process. If you already …

How Long Does Beer Take to Ferment?
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Fermentation / Homebrewing / Tips & Tricks

How Long Does Beer Take to Ferment?

November 29, 2020November 29, 20200

I see fermentation duration questions a lot in forums and homebrewing Facebook groups. It’s not necessarily a one-size-fits-all answer, but there are simple guidelines to …

Two Common off-Flavors That Haunted My Homebrew as a Beginner
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Two Common off-Flavors That Haunted My Homebrew as a Beginner

November 27, 2020November 27, 20200

It wasn’t until I finally got my fermentation practices under control that I was able to diagnose and eliminate two very undesirable off-flavors that crept …

7 Different Style Fermenters For Homebrewing
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7 Different Style Fermenters For Homebrewing

November 23, 2020June 21, 20221

There’s are a wide array of fermenters for homebrewing on the market today. With so many options, it can be confusing on where to start …

Wort Aeration Techniques and Why It’s Important
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Wort Aeration Techniques and Why It’s Important

November 14, 2020February 25, 20212

Yeast needs oxygen to do its job well. More oxygen in your wort will lead to a better overall fermentation. Adequate oxygen levels ensure yeast …

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Shawn Williams - My DIY Dry Hopper for Homebrewing

A butterfly valve should seal all the way shut. The valve could be faulty. It may be tight to close…

Joey - Cold IPA Recipe

Is lager a style, a process, or a yeast? Have you even thought about it at all? Lmao

Shawn Williams - Buckeye Hydro Reverse Osmosis System for Homebrewers

I use a garden hose bib connection to feed the system. My garden hose nozzle is under my sink. Felt…

Shawn Williams - Cold IPA Recipe

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