The Gose is somewhat of a historical beer style. Did you know that it has been brewed since the 10th century? Yes, the Gose beer style drew its name from the river Gose, which flows in East Germany in one of the country’s oldest mining towns, Goslar. Fun fact: apart from silver, Goslar had large … Read more
Saison is a hazy Belgian beer that’s perfect for the summer. Saison is French for “season.” We thought it wise to explain how to brew Saison beer as you prepare for the summer season. We’ll outline all the ingredients and equipment needed for this brew. We’ll also explain the step-by-step process of brewing your own … Read more
Have you ever looked at a beer bottle and wondered why it costs as much as it does? Well, we did, and this is what we found out. The cost of brewing a beer is influenced by various factors. This article covers the various costs of brewing beer, from raw materials to finished products. We’ll … Read more
Alcoholic fermentation is a yeast-driven reaction that generates alcohol, energy, and carbon dioxide. Energy, in this case, manifests as heat, raising the temperature in the fermentor by a few degrees. To restore fermentation temperatures to the recommended levels, you’ll need a fermentation chamber. A fermentation chamber is a gadget that regulates fermentation temperatures. Apart from temperature … Read more
Mold is a substance formed from a fungal growth. Fungi prey on highly nutritious foods, and beer is no different. Beer mold manifests as a fuzzy patch floating on the surface. Beer mold is one among many challenges that homebrewers face. A mold infestation can force you to dispose of an entire batch of beer, … Read more
Brewing is achieving harmony from a set of different ingredients. But sometimes, we need to single out these ingredients to identify their contribution. One brewing technique that allows us to do this is SMaSH brewing. SMaSH brewing is an acronym for Single Mash and Single Hop. What this means is that the grain bill only … Read more
Brewing is a complex process that is influenced by many variables. And top among these variables is mash temperature. But what is mash temperature? Mash temperature is the temperature to which you subject your mash. Mash temperature helps optimize the enzymatic conversion of starches to carbohydrates. It also indirectly determines a beer’s mouthfeel, alcohol content, … Read more
As a homebrewer, there will be times when you’ll need to transfer beer from one vessel to another. Whether you’re seeking to separate beer from the yeast residue collecting at the bottom or to bottle your brew, siphoning presents one of the cheapest ways to achieve this goal. Siphoning or racking is transferring beer from … Read more
Navigating the ins and outs of an unfamiliar tool like hydrometers can be intimidating at first. However, it doesn’t have to stay that way. With a bit of research and practice, you’ll soon learn and be confident about using it. For breweries, hydrometers have been a staple tool in crafting great beers. So, if you … Read more
When you are in the brewing business, you might come across many terms. Pressurized fermentation might be one of them. You might even be already practicing it. In starting and trying this process, you need to know the basics and factors included in the process. Here’s a pressurized fermentation guide to help you begin your … Read more