After going through the process of malting, lautering, fermenting, filtering, and conditioning your brew, you may still not feel completely satisfied with your beer. In such instances, you may find yourself looking into various refining processes to improve the flavor and color of your beer. However, out of all the various methods you can use, …
One of the most commonly asked questions in regards to ginger beer, is whether or not this popular beverage actually has any alcohol content. The name, of course, implies that it does, with beer being an incredibly popular alcoholic beverage made out of grain, hops, yeast, and water. This gets even more confusing when you …
Today, we’re going to talk about something that’s often overlooked but still very important when it comes to our favorite beverage: the size of beer bottles. Have you ever wondered how tall beer bottles are, and what sizes they come in? Well, wonder no more! We’re going to break it down for you in this …
Draft beer is a popular drink choice for many beer enthusiasts, particularly those who enjoy the taste and quality of fresh beer. Many bars and breweries now advertise that they serve draft beers and there is a big consumer demand for craft draft beers, especially. But what exactly are draft beers? How do they differ …
If you’re sorting through your alcohol cupboard, you may be tempted to throw away some beer that has been in there a while. Beer usually has an expiration date, but if you drink the beer past the expiration date, it doesn’t become unsafe. Instead, you will simply experience unpleasant tastes and aromas when you sip …
If you are a native of Pennsylvania, or are pretty close to a native of the state, then you may have already heard of the mysterious Birch Beer that most Pennsylvanians will admit to being their favorite drink. But, what is Birch Beer, is it actually beer, or something else? We did the research so …
If you have engaged in the brewing world, whether as a brewer or a beer aficionado, you may have heard of a unique process known as whirlpooling. This is a pretty unique brewing method that often occurs after the wort boil. When you boil the wort, which is its own process, you are left with …
If you’re at all interested in brewing your own beer, you’re probably familiar with the concept of kegging. Most people keg their beer because it’s the easiest and most convenient option. However, there is another way to carbonate your beer: bottle conditioning. While some beers typically end up tasting better after kegging, others (such as …
Do you want to know how to carbonate your beer while it’s in a keg? In this article, we’ll help you find the best way to carbonate your beer using several different methods. Carbonating beer in a keg is a little more complicated than if you did so in a bottle, so you must pay …
Making your own beer can be an incredibly enjoyable and rewarding experience. It’s fun trying things out, and witnessing some of the different nuances of flavor you can create. If you’re just getting started out with making your own beer, then chances are you have a whole host of questions. Perhaps the most prevalent one …
