Max Shafer joins me this week to discuss Craft Pilsners, decoction and controlling the pH of your beer during the whirlpool and for dry hopping. Subscribe on iTunes to Audio version or Video version or Spotify or Google Play Download the MP3 File– Right Click and Save As to download this mp3 file. Your browser […]
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Jeff Bloem from Murphy & Rude malting joins me this week to demystify the various types of malts used in brewing beer. Subscribe on iTunes to Audio version or Video version or Spotify or Google Play Download the MP3 File– Right Click and Save As to download this mp3 file. Your browser does not support […]
Dr Charlie Bamforth joins me this week to discuss Dimethyl Sulfide (DMS) in beer and how to manage it. Subscribe on iTunes to Audio version or Video version or Spotify or Google Play Download the MP3 File– Right Click and Save As to download this mp3 file. Your browser does not support the audio element. […]
Dr Axel Goehler, the CEO of Bestmalz joins us to discuss the state of German malting, European Craft Brewing and the recent BRAU 2023 conference. Subscribe on iTunes to Audio version or Video version or Spotify or Google Play Download the MP3 File– Right Click and Save As to download this mp3 file. Your browser […]
In this video Rob & Jo take you through the differing ways to make cider at home, Turbo Cider, Fresh from Apple Juice & from Cider Kits. We sell all the equipment needed to brew cider at home as well a wide range of kits with Apple concentrate plus a lot of different cider yeasts.
We’re back with another video this week and this time we brewing a homage to London Pride! It’s an all grain recipe milled fresh to order and we’re using the BIAB (Brew in the bag) method. The system we using is our new 35l brew kettle with a 2.4kw element which, when coupled with a
This week I take a closer look at the mashing process and what is actually going on when we mash malted barley and then sparge it to produce wort during the brewing process. The Purpose of Mashing Mashing is, in its most simple form, a process that breaks longer carbohydrate molecule chains into simpler sugars […]
In this video we wanted to showcase how you an get started with all grain home brewing without the need to outlay a vast amount on equipment. The gear we use here came in at well under £200 (April 2023 prices) and this also included the recipe kit we brewed! Here’s links to the equipment
This EPIC video shows you how to brew start to finish on a basic 3 vessel brewing system! Featuring high grade 304 stainless steel kettles for both boiling wort, mashing grains and heating liquor (brewing water) as well as electric pumps and plate chillers. This is a small scale version of the systems you might
The Grainfather G30 was groundbreaking when it was released a few years ago. Over its lifetime there has been some great upgrades and additions to the system and this year we see its third iteration arrive! https://www.themaltmiller.co.uk/product/g30ᵌ-grainfather-all-in-one-brewing-system We’ve been lucky to get hands on with this system over the last few weeks and in this
WHO CAN BREW THE BEST IPA FOR LESS THAN £1.50 A PINT? In this Video homebrew veterans, Rakey & Stiffo, head into battle to see who can brew the best hop forward, hazy IPA for under £1.50 a pint! Expect Thiols, Extracts, High Efficiency techniques & plenty of “friendly” competition! Make sure you’re subscribed ahead
Stove top brewing is a great way to make 1 gallon/5 Litres of tasty craft beer at home. That’s why we’ve launched our range of “Kitchen Brewer” recipe kits and equipment bundles. For some, brewing 20lt batches just isn’t practical but most people can easily accommodate the equipment and space to brew these pint size
Following on from part one of the our latest #brewwithus video where we learnt how to make the recipe for Utopian’s Premium British Lager, in this video we talk again to Jeremy Swainson, Head Brewer, about how to get the best from your fermentation of a lager. We hear tips around fermentation temperature, pitching rates
This video is all about helping you learn how to brew great craft beer at home. Using simple equipment and following the process’ set out here you can make amazing beer to share with your friends and family. The recipe featured in this video is our clone of Beavertown’s Neck Oil, you’ll find it here:
We’re back with part 2 of our latest #brewwithus project, in partnerships with @adnams. In this video we brew our version of Ghost Ship and then ask a group of beer experts to judge how we did! We have the team from Adnams, Ruth Mitchell from Elusive Brewing and Jonny Garrett from @TheCraftBeerChannel join us
In this weeks video we put to the test the concept of a Cold IPA vs an IPL. Is there really a difference? If there is one, just how much of a difference is it? Give this video a watch and see for yourself just how we get on with this recipe! You can also
We wanted to see out 2022 with a bang and when the chance to work with Adnams on a homebrew recipe for Ghost Ship came along we simply couldn’t say no! Rob and Jim went and spent a few days in Southwold visiting the Sole Bay Brewery and learning everything they could from Fergus Fitzgerald,
Randy Mosher joins me this week to discuss the wide variety of processes and flavors developed while kilning and roasting malt. This includes the Maillard reaction, carmelization and Pyrolisis. Subscribe on iTunes to Audio version or Video version or Spotify or Google Play Download the MP3 File– Right Click and Save As to download this […]
We are very happy to share our a special project with you all! In May 2022 Rakey and Jim spent a week with the team from @Budějovický Budvarin the Czech Republic. This was a chance for them to immerse themselves into the world of Czech lager, which they both adore. It was also a chance to learn
Recently you may have seen in our SMASH brewing video (https://youtu.be/3qkTbxRpEJo) we used a kettle set up and pump from our range of equipment to make the beer! Well now you can buy this system in one package and in this Video Rob takes us on a walk through of the system, its features and
Matthias Trum, Brewmaster at Shlenkerla brewery in Bamberg, Germany joins me this week to discuss smoked beer history, styles and brewing Rauchbier. Subscribe on iTunes to Audio version or Video version or Spotify or Google Play Download the MP3 File– Right Click and Save As to download this mp3 file. Your browser does not support […]
Dr Axel Goehler, the CEO of Bestmalz joins me this week to discuss malts and Craft brewing. Subscribe on iTunes to Audio version or Video version or Spotify or Google Play Download the MP3 File– Right Click and Save As to download this mp3 file. Your browser does not support the audio element. Topics in […]
The last few weeks have been all about hops! Hop harvest has been in full swing around the UK, Europe and USA. We’ve been lucky to visit these farms and see the hop harvest as well as learn how to identify when your hops are ready to pick. Outside of the commercial farms wild green
We are very happy to share part 4 of this amazing project! In May 2022 Rakey and Jim spent a week with the team from @Budějovický Budvar in the Czech Republic. This was a chance for them to immerse themselves into the world of Czech lager, which they both adore. It was also a chance
Here’s a look at how six Northern California breweries are crafting conscious, sustainable beers, and why they do it.
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In this weeks video, Rob and Jim take us through the new 3 vessel stainless steel home brewing system that we have just launched. Featuring high grade 304 stainless steel kettles for both boiling wort, mashing grains and heating liquor (brewing water) as well as electric pumps and plate chillers. This is a small scale
This week I look at the malting process, how we commonly group malts and the impacts for beer brewing. The Malting Process The malting process starts with raw barley grain, harvested from the field. The grain is dry when brought into the malt house, but the first step is to immerse the grain into water […]