Archive for the ‘Brewing beer’ Category

What do you really need to start brewing beer?

brewing beer

What is the minimum amount of equipment you need to start brewing beer?

Review: Coopers homebrew kit

Review: Coopers homebrew kit

Here's a great kit for those of you looking to break into home brewing, but you're not ready to toss down a huge chunk of change for equipment.

Saving homebrew money with your yeast

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With the economy going belly up, everyone is looking for ways to save money.  One easy way to save money in your home brewing is with your yeast.

How to get a creamy feel in your homebrew beer

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If you’ve had a Guinness, Boddingtons’s, or Beamish Irish Stout you know the creamy feeling I’m talking about.  But how do you get it in your homebrew?

How to make an ESB (Extra Special/Strong Bitter)

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ESBs are really just another type of bitter, but they still have a special appeal.  Here's how to create your own ESB beer.

 

Does your Belgian beer really need recultured yeast?

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Are you looking to use authentic yeast in your Belgian beer?  Before you try culturing the yeast from a bottle, you may want to think twice.

Are you ready to fruit or spice your beer?

mandarin orange hefeweizen

When fall rolls around, brewers start bringing out the spiced beers and fruit porters.  Here are a few tips to keep in mind when working with fruit and spices.

Review: The Big and Easy Bottle Brew

the big and easy bottle brew

Brewing beer does not get any easier than this.

 

Should you put olive oil in your homebrew?

Should you put olive oil in your homebrew?

There are many things you can add to your homebrew, but the most interesting addition might be olive oil.  It sounds crazy, but does it make any sense?

What does sugar do to your beer?

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Some say sugar will make your beer “cidery”, while others require it in the recipe.  What’s the deal?