Pros and Cons of Using Apple Juice Concentrate Pros 1. Cost-effective: Using apple juice concentrate can be a more budget-friendly option compared to buying fresh apples or ready-made apple juice, especially if you’re a beginner or experimenting with different recipes. 2. Availability: Apple juice concentrate is widely available, making it easy for homebrewers to source…
As a home brewer, I’ve spent countless hours tinkering with different yeast strains, sugar sources, and water profiles to create the perfect fermentation environment for my beers. In this blog post, I’ll share my experiences and insights into the magical world of fermentation, where simple ingredients like yeast, sugar, and water can transform into delicious…
Sake is a fermented beverage, not distilled. This traditional Japanese alcoholic drink is made by fermenting polished rice, which has been partially milled to remove the outer layer. The fermentation process in sake production is quite unique and different from that of other fermented beverages like beer or wine. In this blog post, we will…
Fermenting mead with wild yeast is a rewarding and natural process that involves capturing wild yeast from your environment and using it to ferment your honey and water mixture. Mead is a delicious ancient beverage made from honey, water, and yeast. While many homebrewers use commercial yeast strains, it is entirely possible to ferment mead…
When it comes to brewing, it’s hard to beat the satisfaction of working with wild yeast. Not only does it have a certain romantic appeal, but it can also produce some truly unique and flavorful beers. So, where can you find wild yeast for brewing? The answer is simple: it’s all around you! In this…
If you’re a cider lover, then you’ll know that there are many different types, styles, and flavors of cider available worldwide. But when it comes down to the best cider, which country comes out on top? With so many different producing regions and unique regional characteristics, it can be difficult to decide. From the light…
As an experienced brewer, I have spent countless hours experimenting with various ingredients to create the perfect concoction. One question that often comes up in these brewing adventures is whether or not sugar dissolves in alcohol. In this blog post, I will explore this question in depth, drawing from my personal experiences, as well as…
When it comes to brewing cider, most people typically use champagne yeast or cider yeast. But what about using ale yeast for cider brewing? Is it possible? Ale yeast is widely used for brewing beer, but can it be used for fermenting hard cider? In this blog post, we will explore whether or not ale…
If you’re looking to up your home brewing game, cider is the way to go! Home brewing cider can be a delicious and rewarding experience – especially if done the French way. To brew authentic French-style hard ciders, it’s essential to use high quality apples from France as well as wild yeast for spontaneous fermentation…
Introduction: As a seasoned brewer, I get this question quite often: what is the difference between apple ale and hard apple cider? Both beverages are popular, especially during autumn when apples are abundant, but there is still some confusion as to what sets them apart. The main difference between apple ale and hard apple cider…