The Monks Who Changed the History of Beer
When we think about beer, we usually imagine breweries, malt, hops, fermentation tanks and perhaps a friendly pub. But centuries ago, some of Europe’s most […]
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Why Do Some Countries Have Such Unusual Beer Traditions?
Beer may be enjoyed all over the world, but the way people brew, serve and celebrate it can be surprisingly different from one country to […]
Strange but True: The Weirdest Stories in Beer History
Beer has been around for thousands of years. And when people have been brewing, selling and drinking beer for that long, some rather extraordinary stories […]
You Know You’re a Homebrewer When… 17 Signs You’ve Fallen Down the Brewing Rabbit Hole
You know you’re a homebrewer when your friends see an ordinary bucket, but you see a perfectly good fermentation vessel. When a quiet weekend […]
How Long Should Homebrew Beer Condition in the Bottle?
You’ve brewed your beer, fermentation is complete, and now it’s time to bottle it. But how long should you wait before opening the first […]
Why Has My Homebrew Stopped Fermenting? 7 Possible Causes
You check your fermenter and notice that the airlock has stopped bubbling. Is your beer ready, or has fermentation stalled? This is one of […]
Dry Hopping for Beginners: How to Get More Aroma from Your Homebrew
Dry hopping is one of the easiest ways to give your homebrewed beer an intense hop aroma without adding significant bitterness. It is especially popular […]
All-in-One Brewing Systems: Are They Worth the Money?
All-in-One Brewing Systems: Are They Worth the Money? If you’ve been brewing beer at home for a while, you may have started thinking about upgrading […]
How Japan Pours the Perfect Beer: The Science Behind Beer Foam
Have you ever watched a Japanese beer machine pour a glass of beer and wondered why the result looks so perfect? The beer flows smoothly […]
5 Homebrewing Mistakes That Can Ruin an Otherwise Perfect Beer
You followed the recipe. You measured your ingredients. You boiled the wort, added the hops, pitched the yeast and waited patiently. Everything looked […]