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The Best Breweries In Bend, OR

From the State that is home to the beer capital of the world, we present to you the beautiful and picturesque city of Bend….

The Best Breweries In Vermont

The Green Mountain State might have been late to the craft beer scene, but the delay sure came with its advantages. It’s the only…

The Best Breweries In Minneapolis, MN

Minnesotans are beer aficionados. What evidence do we have to back up this claim? Every lake has its own official beer, and there are tons of…

The Best Breweries In Richmond, VA

Richmond, Virginia, has one of the most celebrated beer trails. It has even been named the number-one beer destination in the whole world. If…

The Best Breweries In Burlington, VT

Burlington, Vermont, is one of the most famous cities in America’s craft beer scene. The term “Vermont beer” was explicitly created to categorize the…

The Best Breweries In Spokane, WA

Are you planning your next brewery trip? We’ve got you covered. Now that the craft beer scene is making waves in Spokane, there is…

The Best Breweries In Seattle, WA

Seattle once offered more breweries than any other city in the USA with over 170 and counting. According to experts, many breweries have focused…

The Best Breweries In San Diego, CA

The best breweries in San Diego continue to become better and better; America’s Finest City has over 150 operational breweries, showing their love for…

The Best Breweries In Portland, OR

Did you know that Portland is commonly called “beervana?” This is because it is home to an astonishing number of breweries, whether you consider…

The Best Breweries In Pittsburgh, PA

Over the past few years, Pittsburgh has changed completely. Food and tech have become increasingly popular, and the rise of breweries has been widespread….

The Best Breweries In Nashville, TN

Nashville is renowned for its southern whiskey and spicy chicken, but were you aware that the city also has a thriving beer scene? Nashville is…

The Best Breweries In Lexington, KY

Small-town charm with a modern touch, Lexington is one of the largest cities in Kentucky. There is something for everyone in this city, from…

The Best Breweries In Houston, TX

Houston has become increasingly popular in the past five years as breweries have started springing up in the South, giving locals a taste of…

The Best Breweries In Denver, CO

Denver is a must-visit place for craft beer enthusiasts. With over 150 breweries located in Denver alone, you’ll find a place to quench your…

The Best Breweries In Dallas, TX

Dallas is known for its vibrant, bold vibes that can be the foundation for many lovely memories. It has been morphing for years and…

The Best Breweries In Chicago, IL

Chicago has a beautiful and well-established drinking history from Schlitz and Old Styles to the infamous Malort. All this to say, no one could…

The Best Breweries In Charleston, SC

Charleston has so much to do, from historic landmarks and cobblestone streets to family-fun activities. But another thing that sets it apart from other…

Best low calorie hoppy beers

Best Low-Calorie IPAs

Low-Cal is in. After years of pastry stouts and milkshake IPAs, craft beer drinkers are reaching for lighter, lower calorie options. With low-calorie IPA,…

How to Brew a Double IPA

Double IPA is a modern American classic beer style. Hopped to the extreme, high alcohol, and astronomically flavorful, DIPAs are fun – and challenging…

Where to buy barrels for aging beer

Where to Buy Barrels for Aging Beer

Whether you’re a homebrewer, homebrew club, or small craft brewery, you may be in the market for a barrel or two. Barrel aging provides…

top schools to learn how to brew

Top Brewing Schools

In recent years, the USA has seen a huge increase in the number of breweries. The demand for craft beer has created a need…

How to Barrel Age Beer

Second to hazys, barrel-aged beers are all the rage. Be it trend or taste driven, at some point most homebrewers will get the urge…

How To Brew A Session IPA

How to Brew A Session IPA

Looking for a hop-drenched, in your face IPA but without the high ABV? Session IPA has got you covered. We’ll go through how to…

How to Brew A Sour IPA

How to Brew A Sour IPA

Sour IPA is a relatively new hybrid style that’s taken the craft beer world by storm. We’ll find out what makes this style so…

What is Yeast Nutrient

What is Yeast Nutrient?

Yeast health is one of the most foundational factors when brewing exceptional beer. Today we’re looking at yeast nutrient, what it is, isn’t, and…

How To Brew Fruit Beer

How To Brew Fruit Beer

The use of fruit in fermentation is as old as the first alcoholic beverage. Why? I don’t know but it’s a fine idea for…

How To Brew Cream Ale

How To Brew Cream Ale

Sometimes you need a thirst-quenching and refreshing brew. Actually…make that most times. If you’re looking for a beer that you can keep on tap…

First Sip Brew Box Review

Our First Sip Brew Box Review

Craft beer lovers’ enthusiasm rivals the passion of even the most devoted sports fans. Beer geeks proudly wear brewery t-shirts and collect unique glasses,…

Best places to buy hops online

Best places to buy hops online

In modern brewing, hops are king! Therefore, knowing where to get the highest quality hops is of the utmost importance. Take a look at…

Best Home Brewing Books

Best Home Brewing Books

In the wonderful world of brewing, there are a lot of amazing written resources in print to date. In this post, we’re highlighting ten…

What is no chill brewing?

What is no chill brewing?

Credited as an Aussie brewing practice, no-chill brewing has caused quite a stir in the homebrewing world these past few years. Today we’re looking…

Induction Brewing Guide

Induction Brewing Guide

Looking for an efficient, clean, and compact homebrewing system? Induction brewing is a great method for indoor brewing, especially in apartments and small-spaces. We’ll…

Best Induction Burners For Homebrewing

Best Induction Burners For Homebrewing

Induction brewing is an efficient, compact, and clean method for homebrewing beers. It’s especially interesting for apartment brewers or those with limited space. The…

The Best Ways To Cold Crash Beer

The Best Ways to Cold crash beer

Sometimes the simplest methods are the best. Both because they are effective and easy to do. Cold crashing meets the “simple” criteria and is…

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Best Homebrewing Podcasts

There’s a podcast for everything these days. Homebrewing is certainly no exception. Wondering which one to try first or looking for a great discovery?…

All about RIMS and HERMS

HERMS vs RIMS

Many homebrewers endeavor to brew with the utmost precision. If that describes you, it’s time to embrace your inner engineer and take a further…

How to Brew Altbier

How to Brew Altbier

Refreshing. Complex. Crowd pleasing. Altbier is one of the most underrated styles that threads the needle between crisp lager and malty amber ale. What’s…

How to Brew Grisette

How to Brew Grisette

Grisette has seen a massive resurgence in the last few years. The enigmatic style, once almost erased from existence, is often misunderstood. We’ll clear…

What is Saison Stall?

What is Saison Stall?

Many brewers used to avoid using some of the best Saison strains available because they were notorious for “stalling” midway through a fermentation. Now…

How to Remove Bottle Labels

How to Remove Bottle Labels

Naked and elegant, a bottle stripped of its label is a thing of beauty to any homebrewer. We’re going to cover the best methods,…

How To Clean Your Brew Kettle

How To Clean Your Brew Kettle

Near the end of the brew day, one of the last big pieces of equipment to clean is the brew kettle. Stuck on hops,…

What does beer taste like

How to Design Homebrew Recipes

There is something innate in all us that wants to design and create. You’ve probably brewed a batch or two of beer following someone…

How to Bottle Beer

How to Bottle Your Homebrewed Beer

You’ve brewed and fermented your batch; now it’s time to package it. Bottling is the most economical option and is almost a rite of…

What is a Diacetyl Rest?

What is a Diacetyl Rest?

Diacetyl is a common off-flavor in beer. If you’ve ever tasted a buttery or butterscotch-like flavor in a beer, this is diacetyl. Luckily for…

How To Dry Hop Beer

How To Dry Hop Beer

Dry hopping is essential for bright hop flavor and aroma in beer styles like IPA and American Pale Ale. Even in Pilsner and Saisons,…

Brewer’s Friend Review

Brewer’s Friend Review

Cloud-based brewing software is the way of the future for homebrewers and professionals alike. Brewers are starting to embrace this convenient solution to design…

Best Ways To Aerate Wort

Best Ways To Aerate Wort

Yeast needs oxygen to convert sugars in wort into alcohol and CO2 – turning sugary, malty water into delicious and complex beer. During the…

How to brew Dunkelweizen

How to brew A Great Dunkelweizen

An often neglected and overlooked style, Dunkelweizen delivers a perfect balance of malt and hops and will leave you thinking, “this is beer!” It…

How To Brew A Belgian Tripel

How To Brew A Belgian Tripel

When brewing Belgian-style beer, it’s always fun and challenging to respect tradition while adding your own personal touch. Belgian Tripel – that strong, pale,…

Yeast Washing Explained

Yeast Washing Explained

If you like brewing a wide variety of beer styles, you’ll need to use a wide variety of yeasts. At $3 to $10 per…

What is a Stuck Fermentation?

What is a Stuck Fermentation?

Has your latest fermentation come to a screeching halt? Or did it never really get started? Put down the champagne yeast… we’re about to…

what is a kveik ring

What Is Kveik?

Norway is famous for its striking fjords, beautiful scenery, and more recently – at least in the beer world – farmhouse ale yeast. Brewers…

how to use dextrin malt

What Is Dextrin Malt?

A mainstay in homebrew recipes for decades, dextrin malt is said to boost mouthfeel, body, and head retention in beer. Considered a simple fix…

10 ways to improve your homebrew

10 Ways to Improve Your Homebrew

There’s no reason why you can’t brew beer as good as the pros. Often a few simple changes to your process or mindset will…

Decoction Mashing for homebrewers

Decoction Mashing for Homebrewers

Looking for a rich malt flavor, beautiful head retention, and sparkling clarity in your homebrew? Decoction mashing – that often misunderstood traditional technique –…

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How to Clean Your Homebrew Grain Mill

Have you ever cleaned your grain mill? Many homebrewers often neglect their grain mill, leaving it months, if not years, without cleaning. Like all…

How To Crush Your Own Malt

How to Crush Your Own Malts

Crushing grain is the first step of the brew day for homebrewers. Properly crushed malt is one of the most important parts to making…

How To Roast Your Own Malt

How to Roast Your Own Malt

From pale yellow, to jet-black, beer comes in a massive range of colors. The darker the beer, the more toasty and roasted it will…

how to brew with fresh wet hops

How to Brew with Fresh (Wet) Hops

The harvest – finally reaping summer’s bounty. Nothing is more satisfying than picking a crop which has been carefully grown for months and experiencing…

LalBrew Platinum Series Voss Kveik Ale Yeast Review

LalBrew Voss Kveik Ale Yeast Review

Traditional Norwegian farmhouse yeast, called kveik, has recently exploded in popularity world-wide. Brewers are embracing this unique type of yeast for its range of…