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 …
Full Review: What’s So Great About Blichmann’s RipTide Pump?
This is an honest review of the Blichmann RipTide™ pump. I wish I could say I was compensated for this in some way but I …
Propper Starter Review and How to Use
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
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?
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
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?
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 …