Learning fermentation biology allows us to dive deeper into our relationship with alcohol. Why is this important? To not abuse alcohol, we must respect it. To respect it we must understand it. Understanding the nuts and bolts of fermentation is a step towards respecting one of nature’s greatest gifts. When I began my undergraduate degree…
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Top 5+ Life-Changing DIY Adult Projects You Won’t Want to Miss
Crafts are not only for the kids. DIY adult projects provide a creative escape for the child in all of us, but maybe with a bit of a twist. Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links. If you click and make a purchase, I may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Learn…
This Alone Will Change Your Relationship with Alcohol | How to Stop Drinking Alcohol (Home Remedies)
Are you looking to change your relationship with alcohol? Trying to drink less, or not at all? It can be challenging to know how to stop drinking, but these home remedies are a sure way to aid in your transition. It seems crazy that usually I write about making alcoholic drinks and now writing about…
The Problem is the Solution: Best Water For Brewing Guaranteed
Finding the best water for brewing can be a FEAT to tackle. Unless you live in a place like Colorado, who has unreal tap water! Let’s be real, not all of us have pristine water coming out of our showers. So, here is the best option for water for brewing! I have searched long and…
Make a Perfect Beer on Your First Try | Lightly Hopped Beginner Beer Recipe
A lovely beginner beer recipe lightly hopped with one hop: cascade. Everyone is sure to enjoy this all-loving ale. When I first wrote the beer-making post, I made this beginner beer recipe! It was so elegant I had to give it its own post! This is the first recipe I made on my own, and…
Understand the Content | How to Use a Hydrometer in 5 Easy Steps
As a beginner brewer, a hydrometer is a piece of equipment that can be foreign to most. Learning how to use a hydrometer can be easy, once we learn what it is, and how to work it. When I started brewing beer, learning how to read a hydrometer led to a greater understanding of brewing…
Everything to Know About Secondary Fermentation
Secondary fermentation might seem like a complex idea followed by a more complex procedure. However, I will break it down so you understand what secondary fermentation is and how to use it to brew cider, mead, beer, kombucha, wine, etc. When brewing, I don’t always practice traditional secondary fermentation. Though, when making beer, secondary fermentation…
Thirsty for Pine Needle Beer? Try This (High in Vitamin C & Antioxidants)
Walk in the woods and enjoy a pine needle beer with spruce tips. This recipe is easy to follow and perfect for beginner brewers interested in natural ingredients! As a homebrewer, I love using herbs and natural ingredients to make beer and other fermented drinks. I have seen spruce beer ideas but have never experimented…
The Ultimate Guide to Bottling Homebrew for Beer, Cider, and Soda
Are you ready to learn about bottling homebrew? Look no further, this guide has all you need to know about bottling beer, cider, and soda! When I began homebrewing and learning the homebrew bottling process, I had no idea how to do it. After a turbulent learning curve, and lots of spilled beer, I refined…
11 Beautiful & Traditional Fermented Drinks for Gut Health From Across The Globe
Fermentation is far from a new advancement. Only now, do we realize fermented drinks for gut health have beneficial effects. Here are the top drinks from around the world that play a part in our happy gut’s microbiome! As a beer brewer, my fascination with fermentation lives in the evolution. Across the globe, civilizations have…