Brew Info

The Brew Info Beer Rating System

Our beer rating system is designed to offer a straightforward and intuitive way to evaluate and compare different beers. Using familiar quantities like pints and kegs, helps you quickly understand how much you’d enjoy each beer in various contexts, from solo sipping...

The Top 5 Cleaning and Sanitizing Products for Homebrewers

The Essential Nature of Cleaning and Sanitizing in Homebrewing Cleaning and sanitizing are like the unsung heroes of homebrewing. They often go unnoticed, but without them, your brewing process can quickly go south. Imagine pouring your heart and soul into creating...

Mortal Bloom IPA Review

Brewery: Founders Brewing Co. Rating: Case ABV: 6.2%IBUs: 50Style: IPACalories: 199 Hops: Citra, Mosaic, Chinook, CascadeMalts: Wheat Malt, Oats Review: Mortal Bloom IPA is a vibrant journey through a tropical paradise, embodied in a can. Its radiantly hazy appearance...

Introduction to Homebrewing – A beginner’s guide to homebrewing beer.

As an experienced homebrewer of 13 years, I know just how rewarding it can be to brew your own beer at home. In this beginner's guide to homebrewing, I'll be sharing my knowledge and experience to help you get started on your own brewing journey. Homebrewing is the...

Top 10 Must-Have Gadgets for Homebrewers

Welcome to the World of Homebrewing Gadgets. The word itself seems to spark a certain level of excitement and curiosity. And why wouldn't it? Gadgets are not just cool toys for tech enthusiasts; they're often handy tools that simplify our lives in surprising ways....

Upgrading Your Homebrew Setup: Key Equipment for Intermediate Brewers

A Deep Dive into Homebrew Equipment: Your Next-Level Brewing Experience Homebrew equipment is the cornerstone of any brewer's journey, from novice to master. It's the gear that translates your passion and craft into that first sip of a perfectly brewed beer. But let's...

Homebrewing Equipment

You've made the decision to start a rewarding (and occasionally difficult) homebrewing adventure. Though we might be a little partial, we believe you made a great decision to come here. Or perhaps you've been making beer at home for a while and are looking to improve....

Yeast Pitching Rates and Starters – Ensuring a Healthy Fermentation

by Stu | Dec 10, 2023 | Ingredients, Yeast

Introduction to Yeast in Brewing Yeast is a pivotal element in the brewing process, its role transcending mere fermentation. It's not just about converting sugars into alcohol; yeast imparts character, flavor, and depth to the final brew. Understanding yeast...

Yeast Management – Handling, Storage, and Reuse

by Stu | Sep 15, 2023 | Ingredients, Yeast

Yeast Management in Homebrewing - A Guided Approach In the world of homebrewing, yeast management is a golden ticket to achieving that perfect batch of brew. Picture yourself in your makeshift brewery at home, the aroma of malt swirling in the air, and at the heart...

Exploring the Use of Adjuncts in Homebrewing

by Stu | Jul 30, 2023 | Adjuncts & Flavorings, Ingredients

Exploring the Use of Adjuncts in Homebrewing Adjuncts in homebrewing have become a significant topic of discussion among craft beer enthusiasts and homebrewers. With a myriad of options available, the use of adjuncts can transform an ordinary homebrewed beer into an...

Dealing with Hard Water in Homebrewing

by Walter | Jul 23, 2023 | Ingredients, Water Chemistry

What is Hard Water in Homebrewing? Ever embarked on a homebrewing adventure and suddenly realized, mid-way, that the taste isn't quite hitting the mark? It could very well be a matter of your water. Indeed, hard water in homebrewing plays a critical role. Hard...