Brewing with Live Yeast

How technical can the home brewer get? Very technical, judging by the extensive mashing systems now appearing in home brew kitchens. Very poorly, however, judging by the limited use of fresh yeast and microscopes. Read More...

From Water To Liquor

How to read your water analysis.

You've got your Analysis from your utility company and, unless you've had a good chemical education it looks pretty daunting but, in fact, it's a lot easier to get to grips with than it appears. Read More...

How To Roast Your Own Malts

There are lots of reasons why home brewers should start home-roasting their own malts. FRESH specialty malts are almost impossible to find, a whole world of new recipes will open up to you, and freshly roasted malt, used soon after production, has a flavour and aroma that just can't be beaten. Read how to roast your own malt...

How to Choose Your Yeast

Where does the dedicated, or adventurous, homebrewer obtain a specialist yeast and how can you guarantee quality and consistency? For a wider range of options many homebrewers look towards the sediment in bottle conditioned samples. Find out how to harvest the best brewing yeast here...

Hot or Cold Wort Aeration For The Best Beer?

Historically there has been a debate as to whether to aerate wort when it is hot or cold. The overwhelming majority of Commercial Brewers all aerate the cold wort, but is this the best method for homebrewers? Find out here...