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…
Herbal Drinks
Why Hibiscus & Coconut Create the Perfect Fermented Fruit Drink
Are you looking for a fermented fruit drink to make at home? This fermented fruit soda is full of electrolytes and a great addition to your drink menu at home. 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….
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…
Watch Fruit Transform into Alcohol (How to Ferment Fruit)
This simple yet interesting question: how to ferment fruit. It is the question that leads most of us to winemaking, beer making, cider, and homemade soda! Once you start fermenting, you’ll be hooked. As a fermenting enthusiast, fruit is an interesting one to come by because there are SO many ways you can approach it:…
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…
11 Must-Try Herbal Medicine Recipes for a Healthy Spring Season
As the seasons change and Spring is around the corner, great herbal medicine recipes can be the benchmark for a healthy transition! 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 more here. As an herbal brewer 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…
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…