Dean Hume - HUMEBREW

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Dean Hume

Sustainable Homebrewing

Tips for Sustainable Homebrewing

Homebrewing is a fun and rewarding hobby, but I often find myself thinking about the environmental impact it can have. From water usage to energy consumption, there are plenty of ways homebrewing can unintentionally contribute to waste and pollution. The good news is, there are also plenty of practical, achievable

Whirlfloc and Haze Stability

Does Whirlfloc affect Haze Stability?

I love a good Hazy IPA. Not only are they beautiful to look at, but a well-brewed one tastes delicious too. If you've ever brewed one before, there is nothing more frustrating than it dropping completely clear after a few weeks in the keg or can. You can't exactly call

Homebrewing Highlights - 2024

2024 Homebrew Highlights

It's been a while since I've written a highlight of the year blog post. Over the past few years, my brewing has bean a bit on and off due to moving house and some disruptions, but I'm glad to say that I was back and brewing again in 2024. Favourite

Nectaron Pale Ale - Recipe

I am always keen to experiment with new hops and expand my knowledge of what they can bring to my beers. Nectaron hops have been around for a while now, but I managed to get my hands on some recently and was eager to experiment with them. According to the

The Joy of a Beer Solera: Reflections and Learnings

A few years ago, I embarked on an exciting beer brewing journey by starting a Solera project. The concept of a beer solera involves the continuous blending of old and new batches of beer, resulting in an ever evolving flavour profile. The process of using a solera method in beer

How to Decoction Mash in a Grainfather

How to Decoction Mash in a Grainfather

When I first started out on my brewing journey, I bought a Brooklyn Brew Shop Punk IPA kit. I'd love to say that my first batch turned out well, but honestly, it didn't taste great at all. Over time I started to produce better beers, and for a few years

I asked ChatGPT to write me a homebrew recipe

I asked ChatGPT to write me a homebrew recipe

Many of you may have heard of ChatGPT. Over the past few weeks and months, its been all over news articles on the web. If you've not heard of it before, it is a chatbot that you can ask questions and it will respond with articulate answers across many domains

Mash Temperatures - Malted Barley

How Mash Temperatures Affect Your Beer

In this article, we will explore how mash temperatures affect the brewing process, including the various temperature ranges used for different beer styles, the impact of temperature on the conversion of starches into sugars, and the effects of temperature on the finished beer.

HopGain Haze - Totally Natural Solutions

American Wheat Beer

Using HopGain® Haze for a permanent haze in your beer

In this article, I'll take you through an American Wheat Ale that I brewed and then dosed with HopGain® Haze. It's an extract that you dose into a finished beer to add long lasting haze.

Homebrewing Christmas Wish List 2022

If you are an avid homebrewer, or looking to buy something for a homebrewer, then look no further than this list. I wanted to put together a list of all the things that I'd like in my Christmas stocking this year.