A Homebrewer's Guide to Getting the Best from Your Hops If you've ever looked at an all grain recipe and wondered why it asks you to add hops at 60 minutes, 30 minutes, 15 minutes, 5 minutes, flameout, whirlpool and then dry hop, you're not alone. At first glance it can seem like brewers are simply throwing hops into the kettle whenever they remember! In reality, every hop addition has a purpose, and understanding why you add hops at certain stages can help you brew better beer and even...

How to Brew Your First All Grain Beer (And Avoid the Mistakes I Made) If you’ve decided to learn how to brew all grain beer, congratulations! You’ve just taken the first step into one of the most rewarding (and occasionally obsession-inducing) hobbies around. If you’re new to home brewing, don’t worry. Beginner all grain brewing isn’t nearly as complicated as some people make it sound. Yes, there are a few more steps than opening a beer kit and adding water, but the payoff is huge. Better...