Small batch brewing. It’s a phrase that generates a lot of discussions, both good and bad. Some homebrewers are all about it, while others are severely against it. To each their own, I say. If you haven’t already guessed, I’m “one of those guys” who is strictly a small-batch brewer. Record scratches… Honestly, if it wasn’t for the ability to brew beer in small batch sizes, I don’t know if I would be as into…
For homebrewers looking to kick their brewing skills up a notch, entering a homebrew competition is the way to go. Truth be told, as a competitive person who loves to brew, I find homebrew competitions to be exciting and incredibly useful in growing my skills. It’s like an athlete prepping for a big game. They practice for hours on end, polishing their skills and improving their performance. Then, they compete against others who are doing…
Buying brewing ingredients in bulk was always something that I was touch-n-go with for some time. I knew that I eventually wanted to do it, but I just never ended up taking the plunge. I’ll admit that I wasn’t always brewing as much as I am now, so I didn’t see the need. There wasn’t a way I could justify it at the time. That picture looks a bit different now. I started getting busier. With…