One might think that a refractometer is the same as a hydrometer. However, they remain to be two different tools used in winemaking and it’s important to know their differences. No worries, I’m here to teach you all about it. Is a Refractometer More Ac

If you’re an avid at-home-winemaker you must know by now that winemaking is way more than mixing grape juice, water, and some sugar, right? Right. If you’re new to this world, expect to grab a calculator, learn a bit about chemistry and specifically calle

The perk of making your own wine at home is that you get to make it how YOU want to. Controlling the sugar, and therefore, alcohol levels are no exception to this. Want to learn how much sugar to add to your delightful wines? Read on! How much sugar sh

If wine tasting and winemaking are topics of your interest, it’s likely that you know a thing or two about how weather affects wine’s taste, and therefore, some of the processes it entails. If you’re looking to identify and learn about every aspect of how

A question that crossed my mind lately was whether or not a winemaking kit could actually expire. In this blog post, I will provide my findings on this question and explain how to properly store your kit to make it last as long as possible among other

So you’ve made your wort, pitched your yeast and fermented it to completion. Now its time to bottle your beer. This Blog Post will explain how to add some nice qualities to your beer using priming sugar! What is Priming Sugar? Priming sugar is used

One if not the most important aspect of beer brewing is the fermentation process. A cheap vessel for this purpose is a fermenter bucket. Fermenter buckets come in a variety of sizes, materials, brands, etc. and it can be a little difficult to figur

If you’re one of those people that love beer, and I mean to the degree of shaking your head at  any other drink offered. Then, you’ve come to the right place to get your questions answered  about the many types of lagers. I promise you’ll want to go out a

In this blog post, I will go over some nice recipes that are similar in taste and appearance to popular commercial brands. Now I know that commercial beer isn’t really the essence of homebrewing, but nevertheless there might be some of you who are inte

One of the major difficulties in the homebrewing and beer world is knowing the differences between various beer styles. In this blog post, I will guide you through what the difference between a pilsner and lager is and what makes them similar. What

As a beginner level homebrewer, it can be quite overwhelming to pick a type of beer to start off with. In this blog post, I will go over some of the easiest types of beer to brew to help you pick a beer recipe you can complete without any trouble.

A great way to advance your homebrewing skills and knowledge is learning from experts in the field. There are many home brewing books for both beginners and more advanced home brewers. In this blog post I will review the following advanced home br

In this blog post I will display a range of wine fridges/coolers for any winemaker in need of proper conditioning for wine aging. Here is a list of the wine fridges reviewed in this blog post: NutriChef Thermoelectric Wine Fridge Commercial Cool T

If you want to know how to make grape wine with very few ingredients then you’ve come to the right place! In this blog post I will explain how fermentation without added yeast works and give you an easy recipe for some delicious homemade wine. How t

In this Blog post I will answer the question of how long it takes to brew a lager. Lagers have some properties different from other beer types, and it is important to understand this to brew it correctly. How Long Does It Take to Brew a Lager? A lager

An important part when home brewing, is acquiring the right hoses/tubing for your equipment. Picking the wrong hose may lead to contamination of your brew or in worst cases even health risks such as lead poisoning. What Hoses Are the Best for Homebrew

When home brewing beer there are a lot of tools that can make your process easier or better. Whether you are a beginner or a more seasoned home brewer, there are tools you can use for your brewing process to make it better, easier and faster. In this B

Using the proper method of keeping air out of your beer when brewing is one of the most vital things to uphold if you want to brew beer successfully. In this blog post I'm gonna talk about the best airlocks for homebrewing, and some alternatives you ca

In this Article I am going to talk about the various bottles you can use from homebrewing and which bottles are best suited, and which I personally prefer. What Are the Best Bottles for Homebrewing? Choosing a bottle type for your homebrew is up to per

When homebrewing, a very easy and cheap way to brew is using beer kits. These kits ensure that you have almost if not everything you need and usually gives you step-by-step instructions to make the perfect beer. In this article I will review the follow

To go along with your new equipment kit, you can choose to buy a beer recipe kit to make the exact beer you want. There are hundreds of different beer recipe kits, with different tastes. Below i have gone over a few of them, which may help you get some

If you are just starting out homebrewing, you may want to start small. In this article I will review a range of 1-gallon beer kits that you can buy at an affordable price, and you won’t have to rearrange your house to make space for it! The 1 Gallon Be

If you are just getting started in winemaking, you might be at a crossroads wondering which wine kit to buy. In this article, you will find a wide range of wine kits with detailed specifications and general benefits of each. The wine kits reviewed i

If you are struggling to find a nice ingredient and/or equipment kit for making Pinot Noir wine, this article will help you find a nice kit for you! In this article we will be looking at 7 various Pinot Noir Wine Kits with different properties, they ar

If you are looking to up your homebrewing game in terms of volume, acquiring a larger fermenter is a step you can take to make way bigger batches of homebrew. In this article I will review and compare 9 Various 55 Gallon Fermenters and they are as foll

Lately, I tasted a craft beer that had added coffee flavor and was pleasantly surprised. In this article, I will explain how you can add coffee flavor to your next homebrew, as well as provide some recipes using this method. How do You Add Coffee Fl

Something that has confused me quite a bit is whether or not there is a difference between a porter and a stout. I set out to find out and will showcase my findings in this article. What Is The Difference Between a Porter and a Stout? The most not

Getting into winemaking is a very interesting hobby to adapt, but how long does it actually take? This article will give you an answer to this. How Long Does it Take to Make Wine at Home? 2 months is the minimum time taken from start to finish un

If you are a homebrewer and have been concerned with just letting your beer batch sit in primary or secondary fermentation, this article will give you an answer to how long you can let it sit for without any issues. How Long Can I Leave My Beer in the

Recently I stumbled upon the rather vast world of whiskeys and how they are different. A question that was on the top of my mind was, what is the difference between Bourbon and whiskey? What Makes Bourbon Different From Whisky? Bourbon is a whiskey,

Recently while researching home brewing, I read a lot of forum posts. A question that people ask alot is how long it takes for beer to carbonate in the bottle. I did some reading and found out the answer to this question. How Long Does it Take for

A question that popped into my mind while researching homebrewing and alcohol in general, is whether or not rum and other spirits can go bad. In this article, I will display my findings, and give you a clear answer to whether or not rum and other spiri

Recently in my endeavor of researching different alcohol and how they are made, I stumbled upon the many ways to make vodka. The question that came to mind was, what did the first vodka people make consist of? This article will help you understand the

When researching home brewing beer, I suddenly kept asking myself if craft beer is generally stronger than regular beer. The aim of this article is to provide an answer to this and to give info on the different properties in craft beer versus regular b

Generally on a night out vodka is probably the most popular liquor of choice people drink. Many of my guy friends, however, say its a ladies drink. In this article, I aim to find out whether or not this is true, or just a stereotype with no real reason

During my recent research of winemaking and especially the fermentation process around it, a question that came to me was whether or not wine can ferment for too long, making it go bad. The aim of this article is to give you a clear view of what can ha

As you may probably know, fruit can naturally ferment under the right conditions. Recently I have been wondering whether or not fruit in the fridge can ferment whether it is homemade fermented fruit, regular fresh fruit or even an old jam. Can Frui

Recently while searching for information about winemaking, I stumbled upon a claim that winemaking doesn’t require any added yeast for the fermentation process. This article will provide information on whether or not this is possible, and if so, how it

Recently while researching the process of making your own alcohol, I noticed that the mention of yeast is recurring throughout the different articles and posts. Because of this, I wondered if it was actually possible to make alcohol at home without the

Lately, I have been interested in homebrewing but kept wondering what the easiest way to begin was. After doing some research I have found some answers to help you choose what type of alcohol to brew. What is The Easiest Alcohol to Make? The easiest

During my research of homebrewing and brewing in general, I was wondering about what sugar actually does for the alcohol percentage. So I went and did some research and found out exactly what sugar does to alcohol levels of beers, wines, and spirits.

One of the main concerns, when people talk about home-craft beer, is the possible dangers. You may have heard horror stories about people going blind while drinking bad alcohol. This article will help you understand whether or not brewing your own beer ca

If you are trying to get into homebrewing but a bit skeptic as to how much time of your day it will take, this article will help you gain a better understanding of how much time is required to successfully craft your own homebrewed beer. How Long Does

Some people ask whether or not it is profitable to make your own beer, versus buying it in the local supermarket. This article will help you understand how the cost structure of homebrew works. Does Homebrewing Save Money? If you want to save money mak

The general question when trying to get into homebrewing beer is, is it worth it? Homebrewing is a peak interest of mine and in this article, I will help you understand whether or not brewing your own beer is worth it, with a focus on the overall cost, qu