What are hops?
Hops are flowers that grow on vines and are used as a flavoring or bittering agent in beer.The hop plant is a type of vine, usually grown in a field.… |
Yeast
Beer brewers classify yeasts as top-fermenting and bottom-fermenting. Top-fermenting yeasts are called this because they form a foam at the top of the… |
Home Brew Overview
Brewing at home is simple and fun. All you need to get started is basic brewing… |
What is a yeast starter?
Liquid yeast is added to a small amount of malt and water (wort), to allow full activation of the yeast before it is pitched. This should be done 24 hours… |
What is mashing?
Mashing is the process by which the malted grain is converted into fermentable wort. Heat and moisture are needed to convert the remaining starch to sugars.… |
Sediment at the bottom of beer bottles.
The sediment that is at the bottom of your beer is also known as spent yeast. It will not hurt you if you drink it. However, if you want to drink a clear… |
How to get clear beer
Although beer will clear itself after bottling, sediment will form (see
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How long until my beer is carbonated?
Carbonation in beer is produced in about 2 weeks at room temperature. After this time the beer can be stored at a cooler temperature. Carbonation occurs… |
What is a Hydrometer?
A Hydrometer is a device used to measure the specific gravity, sugar content, and potential alcohol. It measures the amount of sugar in your wort. This… |
What can I use to strain my grain?
We suggest a muslin bag. You can put your grains in this bag to create a type of tea bag for straining your grains. These can purchased at any beer supply… |
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