11 Items A Home Brewer Can’t Live Without (No. 7 is a must!) 

Part of my small batch, all-grain, homebrew setup

One of the great things about homebrewing is that there’s very little special equipment needed to get started. Apart from a fermenting bucket, airlock and no-rinse sanitiser, you can mostly get by with equipment that you already have in the kitchen. Most beginner homebrewers start by purchasing a homebrew kit which includes all the essential…

How To Measure Alcohol Content With A Hydrometer

Check the leaflet which came with your hydrometer to see whether you should read from the top or bottom of the meniscus

Once you’ve got your first couple of batches of homebrew under your belt, it’s time to start measuring the alcohol content of your beer. Not only is it good to know just how strong your beer is. It also helps you improve your brewing technique and, with practice, will help you consistently brew better beer.…

What’s the Correct Temperature for Mashing IPA (Tried and Tested Temp) 

Gently stir the mash as you add the grain to prevent dough balls

Until recently, I’ve always followed tried and tested recipes from homebrewing books and websites. Earlier this year I decided to start experimenting and try to develop my own IPA recipe. As most homebrewers know, a beer’s taste, appearance and mouth feel depend on a combination of factors including the grain bill (mix of malts used),…