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Know your Carbohydrate: Dextrose(Post)
You have undoubtedly come across dextrose in your travels. This sugar, which is also known as glucose, is fundamental to almost all forms of life on the planet.Also known as brewer's sugar, dextrose i
Ale Over The Place(Post)By Greig McGill A grab-bag of thoughts and ideas regarding the great hobby of home brewing. I’ve been thinking about a bunch of things lately, all kinda-sorta connected, but mostly just that they rela
Resources(Page)Home brewing articles to help grasp brewing concepts and get the most out of your brewing. New to home brewing? Brewing your own beer is about the most rewarding weekend project you’ll find. Don’t...
Back to Basics: Brew in a Bag(Post)By Greig McGill “What have the Aussies ever done for us?”, he asked, in a manner vaguely reminiscent of a member of the People’s Front of Judea. Or was it the Judean People’s Front? I guess that doe
In the Mash pt I: Carbohydrates.(Post)Yeast might make the beer, but it needs a brewer to create the wort. In the wort is a mélange of sugars most of which are derived from starch during the mash. A bit of knowledge of the different sugar
Clubs(Page)Your local home brew club is a great way to learn, share recipes and resources, get deals, taste beers, and meet other brewers. Find your local club today! If you represent a club, let us know and...
Better Lager Brewing(Post)Lagers have a reputation for being tricky to brew, but they don’t have to be intimidating. Sure, they take a little more patience than most ales, but the payoff is worth it - a crisp, clean beer that’
Cleaning Brewing Equipment - Equipment(Page)Cleaning and sanitising your homebrew equipment So you’ve got your homebrew gear, you’ve got the hops, yeast, and grains, you’ve cleared some space in the garage, and there’s a weekend homebrew...
Kegging Intro - Kegging(Page)Kegging your home brew Kegs aren't just the domain of pubs and student parties. If you're prepared for a little investment in some extra equipment, you too can brew beer by the keg – which not only...
Grain Expectations - Part Two(Post)By Greig McGill If base malts ( discussed in part one here) are the solid foundation of brewing, specialty malts are the creative spark that transforms beer from basic to extraordinary. While I am
White Labs Yeast - Ingredients(Page)White Labs Liquid Yeast Brewshop offers you the White Labs range of quality liquid yeast. The yeast is supplied in PurePitch packs or vials which we surround with ice packs and ship to you. View the...
Hot Enough For Ya?(Post)By Greig McGill Fermentation temperature control is, in my opinion, one of the most critical yet most commonly neglected keys to brewing great beer. Having just come out of an unusually warm summer
