Here I write about beer brewing and especially the niche types such as sour beers.
Fermenting beer with wild yeast is a rewarding and enjoyable process that can yield unique and delicious results. To ferment beer with wild yeast, you will need to capture wild yeast from the environment, cultivate it, and use it to ferment your wort. In this blog post, I will provide a thorough overview of this…
Beers with high yeast content are typically unfiltered and unpasteurized, allowing for a richer and more complex flavor profile. Some examples of these beers include Hefeweizens, Witbiers, and Belgian-style ales, among others. In this blog post, we’ll explore the importance of yeast in the brewing process, delve into different styles of high-yeast-content beers, and discuss…
Is Shiner Bock a dark or a light beer? This question has been a subject of debate among beer enthusiasts for years. Some argue that it falls into the dark beer category due to its rich, amber color, while others insist it’s a light beer because of its mild flavor and easy-drinking nature. In this…
Salted beer – is it a thing? Yes, it is! Salted beer, also known as Gose, is a traditional German beer style that has been around for centuries. It’s a sour, slightly salty, and spiced beer, which has gained popularity in recent years due to the growing interest in sour and unique craft beers. In…
What is cold crashing? Cold crashing is the process of rapidly reducing the temperature of your beer after fermentation, typically to around 32-40°F (0-4°C). This rapid cooling encourages yeast and other particles in suspension to flocculate (clump together) and settle to the bottom of the fermenter, resulting in a clearer beer. Cold crashing is a…
Yes, Budweiser is made with rice, along with other ingredients like barley malt, water, hops, and yeast. Rice is used as an adjunct, which means it is added to the brewing process to provide additional fermentable sugars, resulting in a lighter-bodied beer. In this blog post, we will dive deep into the world of Budweiser,…
Growlers and howlers are popular ways to take home your favorite craft beer. But how much beer do they actually hold, and how do they compare in price? Let’s dive in! A growler typically holds 64 ounces (1.89 liters) of beer, while a howler holds 32 ounces (0.95 liters). The price of a growler or…
As a seasoned brewer and a lover of all things beer, I’ve had the pleasure of exploring various beer styles from around the world. Two such styles that have piqued my interest are Kölsch and Helles. Though they may seem similar at first glance, the difference between Kölsch and Helles lies in their origins, brewing…
Ah, the age-old question: is a stout a lager or an ale? As an expert brewer and beer enthusiast, I’ve been asked this question countless times, and I’ve tasted my fair share of these delightful brews too. The answer is that a stout is an ale – and I will get more into detail below!…
Blue Moon is a Belgian-style witbier brewed by Blue Moon Brewing Co., which is a part of the Molson Coors Beverage Company.As a beer enthusiast and a dedicated homebrewer, I’ve had my fair share of Blue Moon and other witbiers. In this post, I’ll take you on a journey through the world of Blue Moon…