For most of us, extract brewing is where it all started. Extract brewing is a simplified process compared to whole grain brewing. It omits a major step (brewhouse) in whole grain brewing and has a shorter brewing time. Whether you’re a brewer new to brewing with extracts or a seasoned veteran looking to brew great […]

Even the smallest details can have a huge impact on the brewing process. Every small change you make to the brewing process can create a butterfly effect somewhere along the line and completely change the product. Be very careful in making decisions of process and equipment. The sensitive nature of the brewing process is why […]

The brewing industry is like a science, requiring specialized ingredients, rigorous temperatures, well-maintained machinery, aggressive chemicals and the utmost in safety. A brewery can be a dangerous place. Maintaining equipment security is critical not only to the success of your business, but also to your employees. Today, the engineer will talk to you about tips […]

Starting a craft brewery is a long and complicated process. Once you find a suitable location, the first order of business is to create a brewery floor plan. Creating a brewery floor plan involves more than bringing in equipment and fitting it into place. Instead, your floor plan needs to be considered based on a […]

Bright beers are favored by beer drinkers, but clarified beers can be elusive to brewers. Commercial breweries use clarifiers, filtration, and pasteurization techniques to keep beer crystal clear. While filtration is sometimes used by advanced winemakers, simpler techniques can help improve clarity. Using a few simple tips, it should not be difficult for a home […]

The main component of beer is 90% water, and the highest quality of brewing water is the most important consideration in craft beer. The chemistry of the brewing water determines, in part, the highest quality, flavor, and aroma of the beer. Over time, brewers learned that controlling the quality and composition of water could develop […]

The alcohol industry is one of the largest in the entire world, whether for home brewing or professional microbreweries. Professional and amateur winemakers alike invest time and effort in selecting the right equipment and raw materials to achieve a particular taste. One of the most important aspects when brewing beer is the proper equipment. Metals […]

Harvesting and reusing yeast is a simple and cost-effective technique that homebrewers can brew like a pro. Specialty brewers often harvest and reuse (recondition) yeast, taking advantage of a fresh, healthy, plentiful supply of yeast from previous batches. Reusing yeast can save you some money, with the added advantage that you can start the next […]

Beer is the result of a multi-step brewing process, including a fermentation step, usually using one specific strain of yeast. Acidity is one of the flavors of beer, it measures how intense the taste of the beer is, and it can also give the beer a smooth, refreshing mouthfeel. At the same time, it is […]

Cooling and glycol systems are the most important pieces of equipment in a brewery. Although grinding, mashing, filtering and boiling are difficult to link with cooling systems, the heat in these processes is carried away by coolers. Without proper cooling, beer can be spoiled, resulting in off-flavors, a cloudy appearance, and other imperfections. This article […]