In this latest post we wanted to give a quick update on the latest addition to our garage homebrewery - our metal pegboard.

It seems that the introduction of new yeast strains is becoming more of a regular occurrence in the brewing industry, with Lallemand recentl...

Ever had some left over hops floating around in your freezer or fridge, but you don't have enough to make that hop forward pale ale or I...

Keg scales can be used to take the guesswork out of how much beer you have left in your keg or how much gas is left in your carbon dioxide g...

Foamy pours can be an incredibly frustrating experience, and trying to figure out (and fix) what's causing them can be just as infuriati...

Beerstone buildup is a common issue for homebrewing using stainless steel kettles like the BrewZilla. This guide explains how to effectively...

In a previous post we covered our process to easily clean beer lines  using a simple PET soda/soft drink bottle, a couple of carbonation cap...

Introduction Lagers are by far the most popular beer style in the world, so it makes sense that most brewers want to have a go at making one...

No doubt as you embark and continue on your beer brewing journey, you'll see the terms "clean" and "sanitise" thrown...

In a previous blog post we covered some of the benefits of pressure fermenting , and in this post we'll address some of the common quest...

  We've had this grain mill for several months now, and after a handful of uses we wanted to share our experience with it so far. Read o...

Biotransformation might sound like a buzzword from a sci-fi novel, but in the world of homebrewing, it’s a powerful tool for crafting flavou...

As a homebrewer you'll typically want to know how much alcohol is contained in the latest batch of precious beer that you have fermented...

We're always looking for ways to evolve or improve things in our homebrewing setup, which can be anything from the actual brewing aspect...

  Our first attempt at an amber lager and we couldn't be happier with the results. Read on to find out more about how this beer turned o...

The pH of your brewing water is a critical metric that can have a significant impact on how your wort and finishes beer is developed. In thi...

Introduction Fermentation is a fascinating and magical process where yeast transforms your carefully curated wort into beer. This process ca...

What is a Whirlpool/Hop Stand? Many of today's hop forward recipes call for what is commonly known as a "whirlpool" or "h...

Introduction Cold IPA is a relatively new style of beer - and although it's not an officially recognised category within the Beer Judgin...

Our third attempt at a West Coast IPA, and frustratingly, it continues to be a style that we're struggling to really nail and make a goo...

Cold Crashing is a really common term and process used by home brewers. No doubt if you're a new brewer you've probably come across ...

Introduction If you're new to kegging your beer, this will no doubt be one of the first questions you'll ask. There's a short an...

This is a common question for beginner homebrewers and it's a very important one to understand. As we well know, fermentation is the pro...

It's well known that temperature is a critical variable when it comes to fermentation - the magical process performed by brewing yeast t...

We were in the market for a digital refractometer, as we find regular floating hydrometers cumbersome and wasteful in terms of the amount of...

Introduction For those new to the brewing scene, some of the terminology can be daunting and confusing. In this post we'll break down so...

Most brewers are well aware of the importance of hygiene and sanitation when dealing with our carefully crafted products. Sometimes though i...

KegLand recently released some Duotight integrated ball lock disconnects to their extensive range of fittings and disconnect options. Before...

Style Overview An amber, hoppy, moderate-strength American craft beer with a caramel malty flavour. The balance can vary quite a bit, with s...

In our previous blog post , we discussed the findings from our research into options and methods for passivating stainless steel. In this po...