So, you’ve decided to make your own beer. Welcome to the club! It’s easy to get starry-eyed looking at those shiny, complicated brewing setups that look like they belong in a Breaking Bad marathon…..But before you remortgage your house for a stainless steel behemoth, let’s talk about a dirty little secret: the best way to […]
We’ve all been there. You spend a whole weekend brewing, cleaning, and sanitizing, only to pop the top on a bottle a few weeks later and get a whiff of… banana? Or worse, paint thinner. If your homebrew tastes a bit ‘off’, the culprit might not be your recipe, but the one thing many brewers […]
We’ve all been there. You spend weeks brewing, fermenting, and patiently waiting, only to take that first proud sip and… yikes. Instead of a balanced, beautiful beer, you get a face-puckering bitterness that feels like chewing on a grapefruit peel. It’s a common heartache for homebrewers, but don’t you dare pour that batch down the […]
THE TL;DR Turns out, all those hops in your go-to hazy IPA are full of plant compounds that boast real antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and stress-relieving powers. No, beer isn’t suddenly a superfood—but it’s not the nutritional villain it’s often made out to be either. You’ve heard about kale. You’ve rolled your eyes at açai bowls. But […]
Discover how to detect and prevent beer oxidation using the hand rub test, EVABarrier tubing, and closed transfers. Save your batches from wet cardboard flavors.
If you’ve ever stood in front of a fridge full of yeast packets, scratching your head and wondering which one is right for your brew, you’re not alone. With so many strains to choose from—often at wildly different prices—it’s tough to know what offers the best value and the best flavour. That’s where CellarScience yeast […]
Hop Extracts vs. Pellets: Which Is Best? Discover how hop extracts boost efficiency and clarity while pellets enhance aroma and complexity. Find the right hop for your brew!
Homebrewing can be an incredibly rewarding hobby, but it also comes with its fair share of challenges. One of the biggest is maintaining consistent temperatures during fermentation. Inconsistent temperatures can lead to off-flavours and inconsistencies in your final product. That’s where RAPT comes in. RAPT, which stands for Real-time Automated Process Technology, is a system […]
SafAle W-68 is a popular yeast strain among homebrewers for crafting flavorful German-style wheat beers. It is known for producing a balanced profile of banana and clove notes, contributing to the distinctive character of these beers. However, there is some concern about using SafAle W-68 for bottle conditioning due to its ability to consume maltotriose. […]
Did you know that New Zealand’s hop industry has grown by over 150% in the last decade? These sought-after hops are gaining popularity in craft and home breweries alike, thanks to their unique tropical and citrus profiles that you can’t get anywhere else. While traditional European hops offer classic earthy and floral notes, New Zealand varieties like Nelson Sauvin and […]
