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...

Home Brewing with Brettanomyces

Adventures in Home Brewing with Brettanomyces Brettanomyces, or "Brett" as it's affectionately known by home brewers, is a magical ingredient in the craft of brewing. This yeast, once viewed with suspicion and relegated to the sidelines, is now taking center stage in...

Staying Safe While Homebrewing – Essential Tips and Precautions

Starting Your Homebrewing Journey - Safety First As you embark on your homebrewing adventure, "safety" is a keyword that should always come to mind. After all, the process involves handling various pieces of equipment, boiling hot water, and dealing with potentially...

Hop Characteristics, Substitution Chart, and Latest Trends

Updated 5/24/23 - Editor The female flower of the hop plant, Humulus lupulus, is what we call a hop. They are utilized in brewing as a natural preservative as well as to enhance the flavor and aroma of beer. The bitterness of the hops helps to counteract the sweetness...

Malts and Adjuncts used in brewing

Malts are partly germinated grains that have been dried. The malting process stimulates enzymes in the grain, converting starches into sugars that yeast may consume during fermentation. The resultant malted grains have a diverse taste character and offer essential...

Yeast Management – Handling, Storage, and Reuse

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 of...

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

by Stu | Mar 16, 2023 | Equipment Essentials, Homebrewing Basics

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...

Yeast Comparison and Substitution

by Stu | Jan 15, 2023 | Ingredients, Yeast

Homebrewing Yeast Comparison and Substitution Liquid and dry yeast are the two major forms of yeast used in homebrewing. Liquid Yeast: Live yeast microbes that have been encapsulated in a liquid medium are called liquid yeast. It may create more nuanced tastes and...

Homebrewing Equipment

by Stu | Jan 7, 2023 | Equipment Essentials, Homebrewing Basics

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...