Beer Brewing

There is a rich history associated with Canadian beer. But these days, calling it Canadian might be a bit of a stretch.

Dec 2, 2009 - David White

While eggnog and hot-buttered rum are traditional holiday beverages, this tangy, homemade brew is the ideal accompaniment for a football game or a gathering of friends.

Dec 1, 2009 - Stephen Allen Christensen

Making your own hard apple cider can be as easy or as complex as you'd like to make it. Buy already pressed juice or press your own for a great tasting hard cider.

Nov 11, 2009 - Janee Houston

Craft beers are the latest trend in the business of brewing, but this art has been around for decades.

Nov 7, 2009 - Kimberly Zeidner

Tour the Guinness Storehouse and end in its Gravity Bar. Porterhouse Brewing Co. has three Dublin pubs that serve its microbrewery beers. Both are top tourist attractions

Sep 20, 2009 - Judith Glynn

An amateur brewer can make different kinds of beer at home, provided that he has the basic equipment and supplies, which are available in local home brew stores.

May 23, 2009 - Lea Matanguihan

Mexico doesn't immediately come to mind when listing countries with long beer histories, but think again.

Apr 25, 2009 - Angie Rayfield

Beer Wars debuted with a satellite broadcast and a live panel discussion. Did it bring anything new to the discussion, or was it preaching to the choir?

Apr 19, 2009 - Angie Rayfield

In order to speak the language of those who brew their own beer at home -or at least understand those who do-- it helps to know the vocabulary.

Mar 19, 2009 - Marty Nachel

In order to speak the language of those who brew their own beer at home --or at least to understand those who do-- it helps to know the vocabulary.

Mar 19, 2009 - Marty Nachel

Ever want to feel like you're on the inside when brewers and marketers start throwing unique and obscure beer and brewing terms around? Now you can...

Mar 17, 2009 - Marty Nachel

One thing that homebrewers seem to universally agree upon is that bottling is the worst part of homebrewing. That's why many homebrewers choose to keg their beer.

Mar 17, 2009 - Marty Nachel

Making homebrew is pretty easy; what you have to do with it when it's done is a bit more difficult. Bottling 5 gallons of beer is a bit exasperating for some.

Feb 19, 2009 - Marty Nachel

Homebrewers tend to be an adventurous lot. Once they've mastered the art and science of fermentation, they like to try new and different things. How about mead?

Feb 18, 2009 - Marty Nachel

Throughout the process of homebrewing, the beer has to be transferred from one vessel to another a number of times. This is where the art of siphoning comes in handy.

Feb 17, 2009 - Marty Nachel

One of the keys to making good homebrew is to promote a quick, healthy fermentation in your beer. One way to do that is to make sure you pitch the proper amount of yeast

Feb 17, 2009 - Marty Nachel

Folks who brew their own beer at home --especially beginners-- don't always have a good understanding of how alcohol is created and how it can be measured. Here's how...

Feb 11, 2009 - Marty Nachel

Manhattan is full of entertainment choices, but the Brooklyn Brewery takes you away from the city and settles you down with a variety of ales, stouts, lagers and more.

Jan 31, 2009 - Jaclyn Suhy

Occasionally, homebrewers may need to use acids to adjust or improve the flavor of their beer but this should always be done with caution.

Jan 26, 2009 - Marty Nachel

With the passage of time and the assistance of gravity, most homebrews will clarify naturally. If time is a luxury, however, there are other means of clarifying your beer

Jan 23, 2009 - Marty Nachel

Most homebrewers don't like adding artificial ingredients to their brew, but occasionally, additives and preservatives serve a good purpose.

Jan 23, 2009 - Marty Nachel

Those who want to make fermented beverages at home should acquaint themselves with a hydrometer and its proper use. It's pretty easy, here's how.

Jan 21, 2009 - Marty Nachel

Homebrewers often taste something that really strikes their fancy and wonder how it would taste in a beer. Go ahead and scratch that itch, it's called experimentation.

Jan 16, 2009 - Marty Nachel

There is an almost unlimited number of flavors you can add to your brew, though not all of them are tasty and enjoyable; a little restraint may be called for here.

Jan 15, 2009 - Marty Nachel

This article serves as a hub for several other articles that cover the basics of homebrewing -from buying equipment and ingredients to understanding water chemistry.

Dec 7, 2008 - Marty Nachel