Having a scale is something not many consider, but it can save you a considerable hassle. If you plan on having a business (especially one related to food and consumables), then having a digital scale becomes a necessity. And the beer brewing business is serious business. However, as with any product on the market today, you don't need just any scale. Not only do they vary in quality, you can also use digital scales for different purposes. The one you need depends on how you'll use it. Are you planning on getting one? Read below to know what to look for. What is a digital … [Read more...]
Grainfather Review
With all the new self contained brewing machines out there, it's hard to know which one to choose from. I went ahead and ordered a Grainfather System. The Grainfather Conical Fermenter Review What's up Homebrew Academy readers - this is Billy and as you can see Christmas has come early. Yes I finally got a Grainfather! Get yourself something for Christmas, right because let's be honest - there's a good chance that you're not going to like everything you get from other people. So I wanted one of these since our reader Jason James got his and posted his video. (Posted … [Read more...]
Best Homebrew Shirts For Men
There are many souvenirs or gifts that you can give. For a beer aficionado though, few things spark a similar interest as an awesome homebrew shirt. Cool shirts are a favorite among beer lovers for their variety within the market and unique versatility. Fans love to use accessories of their favorite brand, and more so if they can combine it with other things. You can represent your preferred manufacturer or brand and live fully with a unique and personalized design. These shirts are varied, each with unique features that can make it ideal for a specific person. Your task is to find … [Read more...]
Wood Beer Carriers
Once you finished your first batch and is already bottled and ready to drink, you will want to present the best way possible to your friends and family. Or, did you just buy your new fancy beer and wish to keep it looking good and in place? The best thing you have is the right carrier for your bottles – and nothing seems better than a wood beer carrier. It keeps your bottles in place and makes it easy to transport and move around without the fear of breaking one or all of them. With a wood beer carrier, you will have your bottles looking proper and safe from … [Read more...]
Christmas Beer
Christmas beer is a unique and seasonal drink that is specially brewed to enjoy during Christmas time. This beer is usually spicy with great alcohol content. This beer includes a variety of ingredients such as vanilla, coffee beans, cocoa beans, cinnamon, orange peel, cloves, mint, caramel malt, and more. There are no specific standards about making this seasonal drink. But it usually consists of high malt bases, high alcoholic content, and it also tends to be fuller-bodied. This type of brewing makes the Christmas beer a festive, flavorful and very alcoholic beverage. It is trendy … [Read more...]
Beer Ingredient Kits
If you are looking for your next enjoyable hobby, homebrewing can be the right one for you. If you are beer fanatic, there is nothing better than making your beer at home and enroll in a tradition that has been around for centuries all over the planet. One of the main things people worry about when it comes to making beer at home is the recipes and how much it cost to buy of each ingredient. Nowadays, it is not that hard to figure it all out with beer ingredient kits. Now, you don't have to feel stressed about using the right recipe online or buying all the different … [Read more...]
Kegerator Kits – How to Keep it Cold for Less
Whether you are selling beers or are looking to make it at home, you will love a kegerator. Kegerator kits are just what homebrewers need to get started on a delightful hobby. These contain everything you need to brew at home, from a CO2 regulator, CO2 tank to faucets, gas lines, beverage line and more. Liquor merchants often invest in one of these for their beer business. The most common use for kegerator kits today though is in the beer barrel. You will find different types of kegerators today, and can choose by size by temperature, among other things. As a result, knowing which … [Read more...]
How to Build a Hop Spider
Beer, the third most preferred drink, after water and tea among people, is an excellent product after the brewing process. The brewing process involves several steps such as malting, mashing, lautering, boiling, fermenting, conditioning, filtering, and packaging. The hops are introduced in the process called boiling. While boiling the ingredients of the beer, hops are introduced to add bitterness, flavour, and aroma to the beer. The hops are the flowers of the hop plant or hop vine Humulus Lupulus. These hops help in flavoring and preserving the ingredients in the beer. There … [Read more...]
Grain Grinders for Homebrewing
As a beer enthusiast, you know that the brewing process is delicate and requires only top-quality ingredients. The equipment for processing is of similar importance – a reason you cannot ignore the grain mill. Vital for the quality of the beer, its operation determines the taste and texture. Bad processing of the mill triggers lumps in the beer or a bland taste. When choosing one, it is necessary to consider different aspects. DIY Grain Grinder Edition If you want to know what features or elements you need to consider when buying a mill, read on. What are Grain Grinders? A … [Read more...]
Beer Hops: All You Need to Know
Records indicate that the first man to have had beer lived around 9,000 years ago. Curiously though, it’s not been long since people started using hops as a preservative for beers, or for adding aroma and flavor. Today, not using hops for the beer is unthinkable. It not only conserves the freshness of the product but also improves the beer taste. Your favorite drink is sure to smell different. This article will run over everything that you may not know about hops and their relationship with beer. It’s time to learn new things about one of the essential ingredients for … [Read more...]
Beer Glass Types
Drinking from the bottle may look cool for some, but if you want to enjoy the taste without filling yourself with gas, get used to using glass. Surely it has happened to you that after having a beer you feel that your stomach is going to explode and it is hard for you to contain the belching. What happens is that to prevent the beer gas from inflating your belly, it is best to serve it in a glass. That happens because having a more extensive space than the bottle allows for the gas comes out more natural. It also helps the aromas volatilize better, making you perceive them more … [Read more...]
All-In-One Brewing Systems
Homebrewing can be a fun and exciting hobby. It doesn't get better than making your beer. You get to be part of an ancient tradition in many cultures—nine thousand years of tradition to be more precise. It's good to make new friends and a great conversation topic, to be honest. You can even learn to appreciate beer more while learning the processes that go into making one. Moreover, you would be learning the healthier side of beer. A lot of people think that they need sturdy, heavy and big equipment to start home brewing. But all you need to start is an excellent … [Read more...]
Beer Bottle Insulators
When drinking beer, there is nothing better than drinking it cold. It is a refreshing experience: being out during summer, the sun is up, you're at the pool or the beach, and you have a cold beer in your hand. Once your beer starts to get warm, the whole scene changes. It doesn't taste as good, and it isn't refreshing at all anymore. The sun is still up, and now you are sweating and feeling sticky without a cold drink. It's essential to keep your beer cold—mostly to preserve an excellent taste and refreshing feeling. When your beer is no longer cold, the gas in it … [Read more...]
Beer Bottles
There are days when you are super tired and want to have a cold beer when you reach home after a hectic day. There are several bottles where you can keep your beer and drink it. It will keep you drink fresh and cool. Today in this article, we will discuss top beer bottles in which you can store your beer easily. What is a beer bottle? You might wonder why we are talking about beer bottles as it is a very normal thing. But we never know the purpose of something until we can’t use it anymore. Well, the beer bottle has a very important role in keeping the … [Read more...]
How to Build a Keggle Mash Tun
Beer, one of the most favorite drinks, that has been around for more than thousands of years is a popular beverage around the world. There are wide variety of beer depending on the contents, flavor, aroma, and bitterness. If you want to build or convert a keg into a keggle, then it is important to learn some of the basics of brewing process. If you do not know much about the mashing process or how a keg or keggle works, then scroll the page to refresh on some basics. Brewing is the process that converts natural starch from grains to alcohol. The process involves the … [Read more...]