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Holidays and Beer

Holidays and Beer

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Brandon Copeland
Brandon Copeland
The Hidden Life of Your Beer: What’s Really Going On in the Cold Crash?

The Hidden Life of Your Beer: What’s Really Going On in the Cold Crash?

Is cold crashing worth the effort, or just another overhyped homebrewing step? Explore what really happens when you drop the temp and let us know if it's part of your process—or not.

Brandon Copeland
Brandon Copeland
The Impact of Fermentation Temperature: Precision or Relaxation?

The Impact of Fermentation Temperature: Precision or Relaxation?

How much does fermentation temperature really matter in homebrewing? Explore the debate between precise control and laid-back methods, and share your approach to finding the perfect balance.

Brandon Copeland
Brandon Copeland
The Rise of Kvass: Brewing with Bread

The Rise of Kvass: Brewing with Bread

Discover kvass, the ancient Eastern European beverage brewed from bread that's making a quiet comeback among homebrewers. Learn how this low-alcohol, endlessly customizable drink could be your next fun fermentation experiment.

Brandon Copeland
Brandon Copeland
Brewing With Wood: Flavor Booster or Fancy Gimmick?

Brewing With Wood: Flavor Booster or Fancy Gimmick?

Curious about adding wood to your homebrew without investing in a full barrel setup? Explore the pros, cons, and possibilities of brewing with wood chips, spirals, and staves—and tell us if you think it’s a flavor booster or just a gimmick.

Brandon Copeland
Brandon Copeland
The Case for Hop Water: Is It Beer or Something New Entirely?

The Case for Hop Water: Is It Beer or Something New Entirely?

Curious about hop water? Explore the rise of this alcohol-free, zero-calorie, hop-forward beverage and decide if it’s a brewing trend worth trying or just another passing fad.

Brandon Copeland
Brandon Copeland
The Case for Smaller Batches: Are Five Gallons Too Much?

The Case for Smaller Batches: Are Five Gallons Too Much?

Is five gallons still the ideal homebrew batch size, or are smaller batches the future? Explore the pros and cons of brewing in smaller volumes and share your take on whether less is more in homebrewing!

Brandon Copeland
Brandon Copeland
The Forgotten Art of Cask Ale: Is It Worth Bringing Back?

The Forgotten Art of Cask Ale: Is It Worth Bringing Back?

Is cask ale a lost brewing tradition worth reviving, or just an outdated hassle? Dive into the debate on naturally carbonated, unfiltered beer and share your take on whether cask ale belongs in the modern homebrewing scene!

Brandon Copeland
Brandon Copeland
The Great Hazy Debate: Is Clarity Overrated?

The Great Hazy Debate: Is Clarity Overrated?

Is haze a flaw or a feature? Dive into the great beer clarity debate and decide if you're Team Hazy or Team Crystal Clear!

Brandon Copeland
Brandon Copeland
The Lager Waiting Game: Is It Worth the Patience?

The Lager Waiting Game: Is It Worth the Patience?

Brewing lagers takes a long time, from weeks up to potentially several months. However, with new brewing techniques, that time can be cut down to a couple weeks. However, does shortening the lagering impact the beer?

Brandon Copeland
Brandon Copeland
The Case for Underpitching Yeast: Foolish or Genius?

The Case for Underpitching Yeast: Foolish or Genius?

The advice across the board is generally simple; don't underpitch yeast. If anything, the advice is to overpitch your yeast just in case, so you have more than enough to complete fermentation. Therefore, when would you ever underpitch intentionally?

Brandon Copeland
Brandon Copeland
The Art of Water Chemistry: Balancing Your Brew’s Backbone

The Art of Water Chemistry: Balancing Your Brew’s Backbone

Water might be the most overlooked ingredient in brewing, but it plays a crucial role in shaping your beer’s flavor, mouthfeel, and balance. From sulfate-heavy IPAs to chloride-rich stouts, understanding water chemistry can take your homebrew to the next level—or is it just another layer of complexity?

Brandon Copeland
Brandon Copeland
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