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Hard Lemonade (Alcoholic)
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Hard Lemonade (Alcoholic)

This recipe makes a semi-sweet alcoholic lemonade of about 4.5% strength. You can vary the sweetness by varying the amount of lactose in the recipe or make it dry by leaving the lactose out alt...

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Why Temperature Control is Critical In Beer Home Brewing

Why Temperature Control is Critical in Home brewing  Yeast is the most underrated ingredient in beer. Not only does it do the heavy lifting, but it also shapes the very soul of your brew, adding f...

beerCool Your Fermenter & Beat the Heat - Make Better Beer

Cool Your Fermenter & Beat the Heat - Make Better Beer

We have some great hacks to share to keep your fermenter cool during these hot months. Heat is the enemy of quality brewing* so keeping your fermenter cool to maintain optimal temperature, is essen...

equipmentHow To Use A Hydrometer

How To Use A Hydrometer

This guide is a full run down on how and when to use a brewers best friend - the hydrometer. 

distillingHow a still works

How a still works

Distillation A still (short for distillation unit) is a device that separates a mixture of 2 or more different liquids into their individual components. For example, it will take a mixture of o...

beerHome Brewing for Beginners: Your Ultimate Guide to Starting Out

Home Brewing for Beginners: Your Ultimate Guide to Starting Out

If you're curious about home brewing but have no idea where to start, this guide is for you! Home Brewing Beer for Beginners: The Basics Beer, in its simplest form, is made from four key ingredient...