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Whether you’re interested in learning about traditional manual presses or state-of-the-art super efficient hydraulic models, this guide has got you covered. We’ll explore some of the features of different types of presses and discuss what makes them suitable for certain uses. So read on to learn more about how to make sure you find the…
A microscope is the perfect brewing tool for many home brewers. What could be geekier than looking at the microbes that produce our beer? But what is considered the best microscopes for home brewing? When it comes to choosing a microscope for your home brewing, a basic one with 10, 20, and 40X objectives, as well…
As a cider enthusiast, are you looking to enhance the flavor of your homemade brew? Adding tannin to cider can make a significant difference in the taste and mouthfeel of your final product. In this comprehensive guide, we will explore what tannin is, the different types available, why it is important in cider making, and…
Alcohol is made by fermentation and can be further concentrated by distillation. They are two different processes that can be carried out sequentially, and there is no distillation without a previous fermentation! Some beverages, such as wine, cider, mead and beer are made exclusively through fermentation whereas spirits such as brandy, whiskey, vodka and tequila…
Wine is a popular alcoholic beverage that has been enjoyed for centuries around the world. It is made from grapes and other fruits, but how wine is actually produced may not be widely understood. The process of producing wine can involve fermentation, distillation or both, depending on the type of beverage you are making. So…
Brewing hard cider is an art form that takes patience, precision and creativity. Whether you are a novice or experienced brewer, it can be a challenge to retain some of that natural sweetness from the apples in your final brew. To achieve a sweet, and stable, hard cider requires understanding of fermentation techniques as well…
For those who don’t know, a pint is the same as 0.13 gallons or 0.5 liters of your cider, beer or sparkling wine etc. So this is what we will use when calculating the amount of sugar needed to carbonate single pint bottles in the following. So, how much priming sugar per pint bottle? For…
Metabisulfite (known from campden tablets) is a key ingredient in wine and cider brewing. It has been used for centuries to preserve alcoholic beverages by killing wild yeast and bacteria that can spoil the beverage or alter its taste. Sulfites in brewing work by reacting with oxygen molecules (works as an antioxidant) to form sulfur…
