After bottling my second batch of homebrew, I quickly realized that if I was going to continue with this little hobby I was going to have to find an alternative. A friend pointed me in the direction of kegging, using Corny kegs as a receptacle for the beer in lieu of bottles. After a bit […]
A Beginners Guide To All Grain Brewing
If you are just getting into all grain brewing, you’ll want a guide to get you started, a beginners guide to all grain brewing if you will. My first attempt at all grain brewing was a mess. I actually tried to do a partial mash, which is about as close as you can get to […]
BrewGround: Saaz Hops Profile
Saaz is considered a noble hop, known for their very distinct flavor, but what’s so special about the Saaz hops profile? First, what’s a noble hop? How about a very traditional variety of hop that was used in the early days of European brewing. If you’re counting at home, there are four noble hops: Hallertau […]
BrewGround: Citra Hops Profile
The Citra hops profile should scream citrus, at least based upon it’s name alone. Citra is one of the most sought after aroma hops, and with a strong citrus profile of grapefruit, orange, and other tropical fruits it’s easy to see why. If you’ve read any of my previous BrewGrounds, you know I’m a citrus […]
Slimline Torpedo Keg Review
Thought I’d do a quick Slimline Torpedo Keg review based upon a recent addition I made for my kegerator. Here’s the backstory. I received a new 3 tap kegerator for Christmas, and I had plans to turn this into a 4 tap setup. I simply wanted to maximize the number of beverages I could have […]
Kegland Series 4 Kegerator Review
I love a good craft beer on tap! One of the best things about homebrewing, at least in my opinion, is the ability to keg your homebrew and have a variety of draft beer at your disposal. Of course you need a kegerator, keezer, or spare refrigerator laying around in order to serve that beer. […]
The Best Homebrewing Resources For Beginners
If you’re just getting started with homebrewing, finding the appropriate homebrewing resources will go a long way to make this little hobby much less stressful. As you embark on your journey in homebrewing, I thought it would be helpful calling out the best homebrewing resources that you can reference. Some of these helped get me […]