Sunbeam Serenade – Blonde Ale 5 Gallon Extract
Blonde Ales, those golden, easy-going cousins of the beer family, have a history as bright as their color. Originating as a palatable gateway for those wandering away from the land of commercial lagers, Blonde Ales has a simplicity that belies their nuanced charm....
Cream of the Crop – Cream Ale 5 Gallon Extract
Cream of the Crop - A Cream Ale Adventure Introduction: Cream Ale is the unsung hero of the beer world! It's like the middle child of ales and lagers, often overlooked but full of surprises. Originating in the good ol' USA, this style was the crafty answer to those...
Eisbock 5 Gallon Extract
"Ice Ice Baby" Eisbock Oh, lovely folks of the brewing universe, gather 'round as we embark on a chilly adventure steeped in history and bubbles, right in your very own brewery - the kitchen! Ah, the Eisbock, a beer that historically emerged from the chilly winters of...
Homer’s Heavenly Elixir – The Simpsons Duff Beer
Let me take you back to 17th-century Germany, where a revolution in brewing was bubbling up. No, this wasn't a revolt against the king, but against boring beer! Brewers began to experiment with lagers, bottom-fermented cousins of the common ale. The result? A clean,...
How to Read a Home Brew Recipe
Embarking on the Home Brew Recipe Journey When I first ventured into the art of home brewing, it felt like learning a new language. The home brew recipe was my dictionary, yet deciphering it seemed like solving a cryptic crossword. It had various abbreviations,...
Why You Should Brew Your Own Beer
Introduction Beer is one of the most enjoyable beverages on Earth, and it's easy to see why. It's got a complex flavor profile that appeals to almost every palate, it comes in a wide variety of styles and flavors (with more being invented all the time), and it pairs...