How to clean your beer draft lines
It is important to ensure that your kegs (and beer draft lines) are kept clean. In this article, I will show you the equipment and steps that I take to keep my beer draft lines clean and shiny.…
Elderflower Saison - Homebrew Recipe
I absolutely love this hobby! There are so many amazing beer styles out there and the best thing about homebrewing is that you get to constantly experiment and try new things. One of my favourite beers is my Elderflower Saison - it's easy drinking, fun to make and is accessible…
How to brew a Low Alcohol Beer - Cryo Pop™ Recipe
In this article, I go through the steps I used to brew a low alcohol beer using Cryo Pop Hops from Yakima Chief.…
2021 Homebrew Highlights
2021....what a year! This year was a big year for my brewing - I started studying for and passed my General Certificate in Brewing from the Institute of Brewing and Distilling (IBD). The course was a lot more intense than I originally thought it would be, and as it…
Tips to improve the foam and head retention of your beer
In this article, I want to share the tips to improve the foam and head retention of your beer. I've always been interested in beers with a beautiful, fluffy head of foam sitting on top.…
Devon White Ale - A Homebrew Recipe
This beer recipe is based on a Devon White Ale which originates from he South Hams area in Devon. The recipe below is for the all-grain Brew in a Bag method, but it can be scaled to suit your needs depending on your setup.…
How to make custom tap handles for your kegerator
In this article, I will take you through the steps required to make your own custom DIY tap handles for your kegerator.…
Brewing Malt Substitution List
As a homebrewer, I am always looking for new recipes and ingredients to add to my brews. I often come across recipes online (or in magazines) that are from US based homebrewers. In Europe, some of the malts in my local homebrew store don't always match up with these recipes…
Philly Sour - Blueberry Sour Recipe
I recently purchased a pack of Philly Sour yeast from Lallemand brewing and wanted to give it a test run in a batch of homebrew. If you aren't familiar with Philly Sour, the Lallemand website gives the following description: Philly Sour produces moderate amounts of lactic acid in addition to…
2020 Homebrew Highlights
2020 was my fourth (and craziest!) year of homebrewing. While 2020 was a weird year for the whole world, it gave me the opportunity to brew more than ever. I honestly still feel like I am learning with each brew completed. This is one amazing hobby!…