We have all done it – embarked on a large project, only to cuss yourself a blue streak because you forgot a relatively small item that means the difference between finishing the job and stopping progress altogether. Not much is more maddening than…
Dry vs. Liquid Yeast: Which is Better?
by Carl •
A good friend recently got into homebrewing with his father and was telling me that he graduated from dry yeast to a smack pack, referring to Wyeast's packages that contain a yeast nutrient capsule. For those who have not used…
Temperature Control and Fermentation
by Carl •
Brew Your Own Magazine this month has a good article about temperature control for fermentation. It outlines the basics of temperature control and different methods for accomplishing it. The reason you might use a temperature controller is to help create…
How to Choose a Kegerator
by Carl •
My Twitter friend B_Pat_ recently asked me: I'm looking to buy a kegerator and all the equipment necessary for kegging my beer. I want a dual tap kegerator. My budget is $800. Advice? I tweeted him back with my advice. My…
How to Make a Yeast Starter
by Carl •
Andy and I have been yammering on a bit about yeast this week, since it is Yeast Week here at RealHomebrew.com. Some companies have Shark Week. We have Yeast Week. It's just as frightful and exciting, though on a microscopic…