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...]
American Light Lager
When American Light Lager is discussed in beer circles these days, the macro beer companies are front and center in our minds. Who can blame us? Mass marketing, low prices, and our own perceived dogmas of what beer was years ago play into our consciousness. Jeff Alworth from the popular beer blog, Beervana, posed an interesting poll question on social media a few weeks ago. “It’s much harder to make a pilsner than an IPA. Pilsners are so simple you can’t hide anything, but you can always just add more hops to an IPA. So let’s put ‘em to a poll.” Personally, I agree with the statement that … [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 quickly … [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 and practical … [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 goes away, … [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 beer. The first … [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 following … [Read more...]
How to read a hydrometer
The hydrometer is an instrument for measuring the density, velocity and gravity of liquid elements. A hydrometer is an instrument developed on the same basis as Archimedes' theory for estimating the gold crown; it’s also known as the Archimedes Principle. The instrument is a glass rod; what makes this rod especial is that it comes with a little mercury and lead inside. The metal inside the bar allows it to float in the liquid without sinking. Another element is the paper glued to the bar, which allows to take the readings. Why should you learn how to read a … [Read more...]
Creative Uses For Empty Beer Kegs
The beer kegs are large tanks where +5L of beer are available for you. These barrels have several applications, and therefore several presentations and characteristics. Kegs for parties do not have a superior dispenser and is of the non-returnable type. The other types are usually perfect draft kegs for bartenders. The difference between both is the material of the barrel and its reuse. The Perfect Draft is returnable and can be filled again with special equipment. Reusing empty beer kegs in your business. In nightclubs, beer kegs are widely used. When finished, they can be … [Read more...]