If you want to brew beer at home, you’re going to need to ferment it in something. That “something” needs to be durable, sanitary, and locked so that oxygen can’t get in. Though you do need some oxygen in the wort so the yeast can do their job properly, too much oxygen getting inside your […]
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1 Gallon All Grain Recipe Kits
Small batch brews are relatively quick to make and drink, so it’s easy to cycle through a lot of recipes. As a 5-gallon brewer (typically), I usually get to that last 20% of a keg and I’m ready for something new! That’s why I’ve been doing more one gallon recipe kits. That way, I can […]
Best One Gallon Homebrew Kits
Every journey begins with the first step and for many aspiring homebrewers that first step is purchasing a one-gallon homebrew kit online. It is a cheap and effective way to get a feel for what it takes to be a homebrewer and can be a fun activity to do with friends and family. If you […]
Best Homebrew Bottle Cappers
The modern bottle cap was invented by William Painter in 1892. In addition to inventing the bottle cap, bottle opener, counterfeit money detector, and inspiring King C. Gillette to invent the disposable razor, Mr. Painter also invented the focus of our article today, the bottle capper. Bottles were originally designed with a rounded bottom so […]
Best Lager Methods for Homebrewing (And One Cheat)
Every beer falls into one of two categories, lager or ale, and the fundamental difference is the type of yeast used and its temperature during the fermentation process. Making a lager isn’t easy, but it’s not that hard either, and there are a variety of ways to create amazing homebrewed lagers. Homebrewing is an ancient […]
Top 10 Pressurized Beer Growlers
For homebrewers, a growler isn’t just a good way to get fresh beer to go from your favorite brewery. It’s a way to share your homebrew with others. A typical growler will typically pour an unimpressive beer, especially if it’s been opened even just once. That’s why many homebrewers choose to package and pour their […]