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A Summer Golden Ale with Citra and El Dorado
A sessionable English golden ale with Citra & Eukanot hops. Hopstand + dry hop with Cryo for big tropical aroma. Full recipe & tasting notes.
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River Dart Summer Ale - Brewing with Homegrown Calais Goldings
There's something really special about growing your own hops. I've had a hop plant in my front garden for a couple of years now, and this summer I finally had a decent enough harvest to actually brew with. The variety is Calais Goldings - a close
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Can You Add Brewing Salts and Acids the Night Before Brew Day?
When I'm prepping for a brew day, I like to get as much done ahead of time as possible. If I can shave a few minutes off mash-in the next morning, I'm all for it. One question that comes up a lot – and one I
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Hook Norton Brewery Tour
A visit to Hook Norton Brewery – a traditional tower brewery full of history, gravity‑fed brewing, and one of the most characterful brewery tours in the UK.
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2025 Homebrew Highlights
It feels a bit wild to be writing another yearly highlights post - I've been brewing for nearly nine years now! As has become my Christmas tradition, here are some of the stand‑out batches, lessons learned, and new experiments that defined my brewing year. Favourite Batch
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Brewing with Fonio: A Sustainable Grain Experiment
Brewing a Belgian-style Saison with Fonio, a sustainable African grain that adds crisp, fruity flavour and eco-friendly benefits.
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How to Brew with Rye, Spelt, and Oats: A Guide to Non-Traditional Grains in Homebrewing
Discover how to brew with rye, spelt, and oats. Learn tips, recipes, and challenges of using non-traditional grains in homebrewing.
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Tips for Sustainable Homebrewing
Homebrewing is a fun and rewarding hobby, but I often find myself thinking about the environmental impact it can have. From water usage to energy consumption, there are plenty of ways homebrewing can unintentionally contribute to waste and pollution. The good news is, there are also plenty of practical, achievable
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Does Whirlfloc affect Haze Stability?
We found that the yeast-derived haze that is generated by haze-positive strains with late dry hop is not impacted by Whirlfloc.
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2024 Homebrew Highlights
It's been a while since I've written a highlight of the year blog post. Over the past few years, my brewing has bean a bit on and off due to moving house and some disruptions, but I'm glad to say that I was back
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Nectaron Pale Ale - Recipe
I am always keen to experiment with new hops and expand my knowledge of what they can bring to my beers. Nectaron hops have been around for a while now, but I managed to get my hands on some recently and was eager to experiment with them. According to the
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The Joy of a Beer Solera: Reflections and Learnings
Discover the joys of brewing a beer solera and learn valuable insights from our reflections. Follow our solera journey and gain tips for your own brewing projects.
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How to Decoction Mash in a Grainfather
In this article, you'll learn how to decoction mash in a Grainfather which involves removing a portion of the mash, boiling it and returning it to the main mash.
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I asked ChatGPT to write me a homebrew recipe
I asked ChatGPT to write me a homebrew recipe and this is the result that is produced.
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How Mash Temperatures Affect Your Beer
In this article, we will explore how mash temperatures affect the brewing process, including the various temperature ranges used for different beer styles, the impact of temperature on the conversion of starches into sugars, and the effects of temperature on the finished beer.
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Using HopGain® Haze for a permanent haze in your beer
In this article, I'll take you through an American Wheat Ale that I brewed and then dosed with HopGain® Haze. It's an extract that you dose into a finished beer to add long lasting haze.