#beginner's brewing

So you want to make your own beer? You’ve come to the right place, but let us warn you – it can be an addicting hobby! Most of us will agree; there is no greater satisfaction than cracking a cold one that you made with your friends.

One of the most essential pieces of equipment in a homebrewer’s arsenal is an auto-siphon. Besting the alternative methods, like sucking on a rubber tube, the auto-siphon allows you to transfer your homebrew from one vessel to another with limited oxygen exposure. In this article we cover how to use an auto-siphon, and how to…

Many people start home brewing for a number of reasons. Some take up the hobby as a bit of fun, others are unhappy with the price and choice of real ale or craft beer in pubs, and others start so they can make beer to suit their own styles and tastes. In all cases the…

This kit is good for getting your feet wet in home brewing! Especially if you want to go all-grain right from the start. We’ll discuss equipment, brewing, bottling and tasting in this review. Being an experienced brewer, I have a lot of gadgets that make brewing / bottling days quicker and easier. They’re cheap, and come in real handy.…