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Controlling fermentation temperature is one of the best ways to brew better beer.  Here are a few reasons why. Keeping the temperature consistent throughout fermentation will keep those yeasties hard at work.  Variations of even a few degrees during the day can lead to under-attenuation or a stuck fermentation. The fermentation process also generates heat [...]

In this series of articles we have been talking about different ways to improve your skills outside of the brewery. If you’ve never been to a home brew club meeting – you’re missing out.  Even if you’re not a home brewer yet.  You’ll be hooked after the first meeting.  And if you’ve been brewing for [...]

In this series of articles we have been talking about different ways to improve your skills outside of the brewery. One of the best ways to improve as a brewer – and start making beers that rival those from your favorite commercial breweries – is to start setting some goals for your brew sessions. It [...]

So you’ve made the leap to kegging your homebrew, but would still like to bottle once in awhile. Do those Counter Pressure fillers that take 3 hands to operate look like more trouble than they’re worth? And the beer guns look a little too pricey?  Before you invest in any of the other devices, try [...]

Next time you store away your bottled beer, try this technique for keeping them all organized.  It’s cheap, easy to do, and your leaves your bottles nice and clean. Grab a package of these 3/4″ round Avery labels (#05408) at the office supply store.  There are 1008 labels in the package for about $6. The [...]