Is Homebrew Vegan Friendly? Can Vegetarians and Vegans Drink Homebrew Beer?

The main ingredients of beer are malted barley, hops, yeast and water

If you’re vegan or a vegetarian, you’re probably used to checking the ingredients in your food before eating it. But what about the bottle of homebrew beer that your friend just handed you? Are you sure you know what it contains? Beer is made of malted barley, hops, yeast and water, so surely homebrew MUST…

Is Cloudy Beer Safe To Drink? How Do I Fix Cloudy Homebrew?

Cloudy homebrew beer is perfectly safe to drink

If you’re a fan of craft beers, especially IPAs and wheat beers, you’re probably already used to drinking hazy or cloudy beer. Indeed with the increasing popularity of fresh, unfiltered and unpasteurized beers, more and more consumers have come to accept and even enjoy a bit of haze. Having said that, the vast majority of…

Does Fermentation Increase Temperature? (Beer Fermentation Temperature)

Electronic thermometer

Beer fermentation temperature is one of the most critical factors which affect the quality and consistency of the flavour of your homebrew. Yeast works best within a specific temperature range. For most ale yeasts, this is between eighteen and twenty-two degrees Centigrade (65 to 72 degrees Fahrenheit). At higher temperatures, fermentation takes place more quickly.…

How Does Beer Become Alcoholic? (Process in plain English)

Beer fermenting in a glass carboy

Ask any beer drinker what they like about their favourite beverage, and the chances are that the first thing they mention is flavour. Every beer has its own unique taste, which comes from the ingredients used to make it and from subtle changes in the brewing process. Another important characteristic of beer is alcohol content.…

Can A Refractometer Measure Alcohol? (Measure Alcohol With A Refractometer )

The parts of a refractometer

A refractometer is an instrument used to measure the concentration of a given substance in an aqueous solution. Brewers commonly use refractometers to measure sugar concentration in the wort, which can then be used to calculate beer or wine’s alcohol content. Refractometers are used widely used in the food industry. They are available with different…