Make the Plunge to All Grain; You Will B... All grain brewing takes a little more time, some extra attention, and a little more equipment than extract brewing. The rewards outweigh the costs. The plus side is that you will make a fresher tasting brew and a whole new world of malt varieties will be available to you. You will also have complete...

Homebrew Kegging for Beginners... Kegging your homebrew saves time and money and offers a convenient way to serve your beer.  This article serves as a beginner’s guide to kegging.  It will walk you through the basics of purchasing a kegging system, filling your kegs and serving. Purchasing a Beer Kegging System A kegging system...

What Are the Differences Between Using a... Back in my college days we had a saying, “if it isn’t glass, it tastes like ass”…now this wasn’t in reference to beer, but the saying has stuck with me and forms a preconceived notion.  As such, I typically don’t use a plastic bucket.  I was recently asked by a friend...

Red Cream Lager... OG = 1.052 | FG = 1.013 | ABV = 5.0% | IBU = 17 | Color (L) = 8-10 Description: The clean crisp character of the Mexican lager yeast allows the smooth, sweet creamy flavor of the Caracrystal Wheat Malt to shine through in this balanced red lager.  Recipe for 5 gallons...

Setting Sun – American IPA... OG = 1.059  |  FG = 1.015  |  ABV = 5.8%  |  IBU = 62 |  Color (L) = 10 Description: Crisp, smooth, and a breeze to brew.  This European-descended, revolution-inspired, ale is intended to remind all that the sun does set on the British Empire.  Brewed with Charlie Papazian’s versatile yeast...

Help Increase Your Access to Craft Beer ... The below is an email that I received from the Brewers Association. Dear Beer Enthusiasts, Homebrewers, Breweries & Beer-Allied Companies, We are asking you to support America’s small brewers by making a very simple request of your U.S. Representative to become a co-sponsor of H.R. 4278. Federal...