American Brown Ale is a style that contains tasting notes that include: roasted malt caramel, and chocolate and a low to medium hop flavor and medium to high hop bitterness. U.S. homebrewers who were inspired by English style brown ales and … [Read more...] about How to Brew American Brown Ale | Homebrew Challenge
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How to Brew California Common | Homebrew Challenge
California Common, or Steam Beer, as it is also historically known as, is one of only three styles that have their origins deeply rooted in America. During the California Gold Rush of 1849, several different businesses launched and this included … [Read more...] about How to Brew California Common | Homebrew Challenge
How to Make Hooch
Hooch is a funny name for a"homemade wine", but it sure is catchy. Other terms, like "pruno wine" or "buck wine", have been around as nicknames for this DIY booze as well. So take this article as part-guide and part-fun-trivia-piece. Don't go … [Read more...] about How to Make Hooch
How to Make Rum
Most people know what rum is, or at least have tried something like a rum coke. If you hadn't known, rum is made from fermenting sugarcane juice or molasses and then distilling them to get that fantastic alcohol for cocktails or just over … [Read more...] about How to Make Rum
Best Still Kits: Review & Buying Guide
Have you ever bought alcohol from the store and thought, ‘I could do this better’? Well, there’s a way to do that. And it’s not complicated at all. Distilling your own alcohol, wine, or even essential oils (yes!) can be a fun and rewarding … [Read more...] about Best Still Kits: Review & Buying Guide
How to Brew American Amber Ale | Homebrew Challenge
American Amber Ale is a middle ground between an American Pale Ale and American Brown Ale. While the American amber ale is filled with flavor and aroma of American hops, the malt is the real stand-out that differentiates it from brown ales and … [Read more...] about How to Brew American Amber Ale | Homebrew Challenge
How to Make Absinthe at Home
Absinthe has had a certain reputation for its strength and hallucinogenic characteristic (more on that later). It’s fun to make absinthe at home, whether you want to do it just to make one customized to your preferences, or to get a hallucinogenic … [Read more...] about How to Make Absinthe at Home
How to Make Moonshine
Ever watched movies and wondered how they say they make moonshine in their bathtub at home? Well, it’s not like rocket science! It’s actually pretty easy to make it at home. Check out this guide on how to make moonshine yourself, which includes … [Read more...] about How to Make Moonshine
How to Make Potato Vodka
Typically made with grain, potatoes have been popular as a substitute mash for vodka, giving the vodka an earthy tone. It's important to note that the information here is purely for reference purposes. Brewing and distilling liquor like vodka and … [Read more...] about How to Make Potato Vodka
Puppers Beer: Real or Fake?
It's official. The premium lager inspired by the award-winning TV show, Letterkenny, has come true. It's 100% official beer of Letterkenny with a satisfying taste that can get along with anyone in the room. How do we know? We've been eyeing … [Read more...] about Puppers Beer: Real or Fake?