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Mortal Bloom IPA Review

Brewery: Founders Brewing Co. Rating: Case ABV: 6.2%IBUs: 50Style: IPACalories: 199 Hops: Citra, Mosaic, Chinook, CascadeMalts: Wheat Malt, Oats Review: Mortal Bloom IPA is a vibrant journey through a tropical paradise, embodied in a can. Its radiantly hazy appearance...

Spaten Premium Lager Review: A Crisp German Classic Worth Keeping on Hand

Some beers try to grab your attention. Spaten Premium Lager just quietly does its job, and it does it well. This is the beer that helped invent an entire style, and more than a century later, it still pours like a textbook example of what a clean, crisp German lager...

Yeast Comparison and Substitution

Homebrewing Yeast Comparison and Substitution Liquid and dry yeast are the two major forms of yeast used in homebrewing. Liquid Yeast: Live yeast microbes that have been encapsulated in a liquid medium are called liquid yeast. It may create more nuanced tastes and...

Home Brewing with Brettanomyces

Adventures in Home Brewing with Brettanomyces Brettanomyces, or "Brett" as it's affectionately known by home brewers, is a magical ingredient in the craft of brewing. This yeast, once viewed with suspicion and relegated to the sidelines, is now taking center stage in...

Yeast Essentials – Understanding Ale and Lager Yeast Strains

Let's Talk About Yeast Yeast, this tiny organism, might be minuscule, but its role in homebrewing is anything but. This magical microbe is responsible for turning sugary wort into delicious beer. But not all yeasts are created equal. To truly understand the impact of...

The Top 5 Cleaning and Sanitizing Products for Homebrewers

The Essential Nature of Cleaning and Sanitizing in Homebrewing Cleaning and sanitizing are like the unsung heroes of homebrewing. They often go unnoticed, but without them, your brewing process can quickly go south. Imagine pouring your heart and soul into creating...

Dealing with Hard Water in Homebrewing

by Walter | Jul 23, 2023 | Ingredients, Water Chemistry

What is Hard Water in Homebrewing? Ever embarked on a homebrewing adventure and suddenly realized, mid-way, that the taste isn't quite hitting the mark? It could very well be a matter of your water. Indeed, hard water in homebrewing plays a critical role. Hard...

Hop Bitterness, Flavor, and Aroma – Understanding IBUs and Hop Additions

by Stu | Jul 20, 2023 | Hops, Ingredients

Hops - The Flavorful Backbone of Brewing When we think about homebrewing and beer in general, our minds often leap to a single ingredient: hops. Hops are the soul of beer, adding the characteristic bitterness, flavor, and aroma that many beer enthusiasts love....

Exploring the Best Yeast for Each BJCP Beer Style

by Stu | Jul 10, 2023 | Ingredients, Yeast

Starting a journey into homebrewing, the phrase "best yeast for each BJCP beer style" might seem foreign. But let me assure you, once you get a handle on it, it's like unlocking a magic formula. Unveiling the Mystery of BJCP BJCP, an acronym for Beer Judge...

How to Use Dry Hopping for Enhanced Aroma in Your Homebrew

by Stu | Jul 2, 2023 | Hops, Ingredients

Dry Hopping, an Aromatic Revolution in Your Homebrew In the adventurous world of homebrewing, the technique of dry hopping is a game-changer. With this, you can transform an ordinary homebrew into an extraordinary one, marked by an irresistible, enhanced aroma. The...