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Posted by: Makebeer on 10/27/2011 | 0 Comments
Now generally, when people think about Halloween they think about costumes, candy and pumpkin carving. But as a home brew enthusiast when I think Halloween I typically think about Pumpkin Ale. So in the spirit of Halloween, let’s take a quick look of the history of Pumpkin Beer in North America.  Read More »
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Posted by: Makebeer on 10/19/2011 | 2 Comments
Time just like water quality plays a huge role in a home brewer’s ability to make a great beer. Too often we get caught up with following the processes and procedures of brewing and neglect the really important stuff, such as giving our beer time to properly develop.  Read More »
Posted by: Makebeer on 10/12/2011 | 4 Comments
Water covers seventy-five percent of the earth and is the main ingredient in the beer we drink. Needless to say without water we wouldn’t be drinking beer, dreaming of a warm beach or making the necessary preparations to make our brew. Read More »
Posted by: Makebeer on 10/5/2011 | 0 Comments
Impress your family and friends this holiday season by brewing your own holiday ale. To help you get started, we are offering twenty-percent off our Dark Ale beer kit. Our Dark Ale makes a great foundation for crafting a beer that encompasses your favorite seasonal flavors. Check out our Holiday Brew recipe for a delicious beer that has hints of cinnamon and vanilla.
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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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