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Posted by: Makebeer on 12/14/2011 | 0 Comments

There is something special about gathering together with friends and family to celebrate the holidays.  But for a home brewer the holidays also offer us the chance to showcase our passion for home brewing and the beers we make. So relax this holiday season, gather with family and friends and share your love of crafting delicious beer. 

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Posted by: Makebeer on 12/8/2011 | 4 Comments

If you have ever thought to yourself wow my home brew tastes delicious but could benefit from some additional  flavor, consider dry hopping. Dry hopping is a simple technique for improving the character of your brew by adding the flavors of aroma hops. 

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Posted by: Makebeer on 12/1/2011 | 8 Comments

Whether you’re an experienced or novice home brewer, the Brewer’s Creed is packed with tips to help you brew the perfect beer.  Our Brewer’s Creed is based on our own  brewing experience and common issues our customers experience while brewing. So raise a glass of home brew and pledge to follow the Home Brewer's Creed. 

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Recent Comments

"This is my first Home brew batch, I got the kit for my B-day, I have been using bleach on everything so-far to sanitize everything. In about 4 of 5 days it will be time to bottle for my first time (I am excited) I think I will run the unused bottles in the dish washer without soap(to remove dust and such) then rinse with a bleach mixture to sanitize, one final rinse with water to get rid of the bleach, then bottle my first batch of beer. I hope my method will give me a good brew. If not please let me know, I am a new to home brew." Read more
By Makebeer on Bottling Day:
"@Piers. There should be adequate amount of yeast in suspension (as long as you don't wait to long before bottling) so as not to shake the beer before bottling. The amount of final carbonation is determined by the sugar added to the bottle." Read more
By Piers on Bottling Day:
"Hi there. I have a similar question to Jim. If you are adding sugar to each bottle, should you stir the fermented beer prior to pouring it into the bottles, to evenly distribute any residue etc?" Read more

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