THE HIGHLIGHT
Growing Hops
Came across a useful looking hop growing website just now – hoping to get a few plants going on the farm next spring to follow in Trenchfootsteps.
Guides & ideas worth revisiting
Practical brewing, tasting and homebrew articles worth keeping close.
BEER
The Art of Beer Tasting: serving your beer
When tasting beer, its imporant you serve it correctly to all the proper appreciation of the look, smell and taste of the beer. The first rule is simple : NEVER taste beer directly from the bottle or can it came in.
BEER
How to Make a Really Simple Coolbox Mash Tun
Finally, I got round to making my own mash tun this weekend. Since Fendog took most of our all-grain set-up back to the farm, I have had to make do with extract and partial mash brews. But I just managed to get a cheap cool box from…
BEER
Brewing a Simple Oatmeal Stout
For a while now, I’ve been wanting to have a go at making a simple Oatmeal Stout. The addition of a proportion oats to a stout can significantly add to the smoothness and the texture. It imparts proteins, lipids and gums which increase…
RECIPES
How to make wine from fruit juice
Using cartons, bottles or tins of fruit juice is probably the easier way to make wine. With the variety on offer these days, you can make some really interesting wines with very little effort. There is no need for straining, mashing,…
BEER
Standing on the shoulders of giants: the Trappists
When it comes to Christian brewers, or any brewing for that matter, nobody does it better than the Trappists. These dudes know how to party.
BEER REVIEWS
Beer Review: London Pride - Fullers
When it comes to English Pale Ale, Fuller’s London Pride is considered by many to be the quintessential classic. Its the draught option at the pub opposite work so I often enjoy a cheeky one at lunchtime. This is not a beer that is…
From the cellar
More stories, experiments and tasting notes.