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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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…
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…
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…
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…
Apple Spiced Fermented Soda For a Nonalcoholic Drink Alternative
Fermented soda delivers a delicious nonalcoholic drink PLUS probiotic benefits. The method for making fermented soda is easy, cost-effective, and can be done anywhere. This apple-spiced soda is great for parties, gifts, or a refreshing tonic at night. As a homebrewer of beer, I love fermenting anything. The seasons are changing and it’s time for…