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Thanks for the helpful tips. I have started using hop pellets only recently and am concerned that adding them to the keg will result in a mushy residue at the bottom that will come out with the ale. If I put the pellets in a bag or tea infuser, will the hop residue leak out into the liquid or...

I meant to make a fairly mild IPA that would appeal to some of my house guests over the summer. I erred too far on the mild side and I want to (1) increase the bitterness and (2) improve the hops nose quality. I have about 1/2 gallon of space in my keg so I was thinking of boiling an ounce...

I'm planning to dry hop my current batch using leaf hops in a bag. I'll do this in the secondary and then blow in CO2 to reduce oxygen levels. Do I need to worry about sterilizing the hops by dropping them into boiling water? Or do I just sterilize the bag, insert hops, and put into the...

Congratulations on your Christmas present! I am not a fan of corn sugar and would give it away somehow. Honey is a great brewing sugar and I have made a few dozen different ales with honey. For a primary character (like honey ale), you want to add a fairly large amount (2 pounds per...

three suggestions 1. water is your main ingredient. If you are on a well, boil all the water 20 min the day before. Not only will this kill any bacteria, but it will drop some of the calcium. To isolate this problem, buy spring water at the grocery store for the next batch. 2...

I would caution against letting the IPA sit too long on the yeast pack. I like a variety of IPA made with different hops, but I do think that the yeast character should not be overbearing. If you let your brew sit on the yeast for more than 3-4 weeks, it could pick up some musty yeast...

I rarely brew wheat ales, but a friend who is no longer brewing gave me two 4-pound tubs. Q1: most extract recipes call for wheat and barley extracts. Can the ale be restricted to just wheat? Q2: a lot of wheat ales have various flavorings such as fruits or spices. I am considering two...