and Lessons Learnt by Éamon Poplin Manager, Modern Homebrew Emporium Most of us start out using kits and extracts when we first venture into the world of homebrewing, and it makes perfect sense to do so. The process is simpler than all-grain, and certainly the upfront investment in equipment is far less expensive than a[…]
Quarterly Brewing Challenge 2016 Q3: Smoked & Rauchbiers
We’ve explored British yeast in Q1 and European hops in Q2. The Q3 competition for 2016 will be focusing on BJCP category 32 (A & B). These are the Smoked & Rauchbiers! Let’s explore some smoked malt! Brew up a traditional lagered rauchbier, it’s newer ale counterpart, or add some smoke to another beer style.[…]
Seasonal Yeast – White Labs WLP410 Belgian Wit II Ale Yeast
This article is one in a series describing the seasonal yeasts put out by our liquid yeast manufacturers. This one is.. White Labs 410 Belgian Wit II Ale Yeast “Less phenolic than WLP400, and more spicy. Will leave a bit more sweetness, and flocculation is higher than WLP400. Use to produce Belgian Wit, spiced Ales,[…]
Announcing the 2016 Special Bulk Hop Buy!
To perfectly accompany our bulk grain buy we are having a bulk pellet hop buy as well! To participate, call or stop in to your local Homebrew Emporium. We are accepting orders through Sunday, May 15th and you will be able to pickup the hops from May 21st through May 28th. The select pellet hop[…]
Seasonal Yeast – White Labs WLP072 French Ale Yeast
This article is one in a series describing the seasonal yeasts put out by our liquid yeast manufacturers. This one is.. White Labs WLP072 French Ale Yeast “Clean strain that complements malt flavor. Low to moderate esters, when fermentation temperature is below 70°F. Moderate plus ester character over 70°F. Low diacetyl production. Good yeast strain[…]
Announcing the 2016 Special Grain Buy!
The Homebrew Emporium will once again be organizing a bulk grain purchase on behalf of our customers. To participate, call or stop in to your local Homebrew Emporium. We are accepting orders through Sunday, May 15th and you will be able to pickup the grain from May 21st through May 28th. Get the catalog here![…]
Making Wine and Beer from Fruit Bases
Vintner’s Harvest has a marvelous selection of Fruit Wine Bases. Fruit Wine Bases use only premium quality pure fruit, packed in it’s own juice, with no sugars and no artificial preservatives added. Prepared especially for wine makers, these products offer the home wine maker year round supply of premium quality fruit. Equipment & Supplies Primary fermenter, a minimum[…]
Seasonal Yeast – Wyeast 3864-PC Canadian/Belgian Ale
This article is one in a series describing the seasonal yeasts put out by our liquid yeast manufacturers. This one is.. Wyeast 3864-PC Canadian/Belgian Ale “This alcohol tolerant strain produces complex and well-balanced Belgian Abbey style ales. Banana and fruit esters are complemented nicely with mild levels of phenolics and hints of acidity. Ester levels[…]
Seasonal Yeast – Wyeast 3822-PC Belgian Dark Strong Ale™
This article is one in a series describing the seasonal yeasts put out by our liquid yeast manufacturers. This one is.. Wyeast 3822-PC Belgian Dark Strong Ale™ “[A] unique Saccharomyces strain which produces spicy, phenolic and distinctly tart aromas and flavors, which can be increased through warmer fermentation temperatures. Very tart and dry on the[…]
Seasonal Yeast – Wyeast 3739-PC Flanders Golden Ale™
This article is one in a series describing the seasonal yeasts put out by our liquid yeast manufacturers. This one is.. Wyeast 3739-PC Flanders Golden Ale™ “[A] well-balanced strain, producing moderate levels of both fruity esters and spicy phenols while finishing dry with a hint of malt. Robust alcohol and temperature tolerance plus strong attenuation[…]