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Fermentation

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14/01/2026

How Long Will a Keg of Beer Stay Fresh?

Brewing With Kveik Yeast: The Norwegian Cheat Code That Is Conquering Home Brewing

Fermentation

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12/05/2026

Brewing With Kveik Yeast: The Norwegian Cheat Code That Is Conquering Home Brewing

Understanding the Role of Diacetyl in Beer

Fermentation

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25/09/2025

Understanding the Role of Diacetyl in Beer

Finding the Perfect Temperature for Your Beer

Fermentation

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22/09/2025

Finding the Perfect Temperature for Your Beer

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Triple Scale Hydrometer (S1011) For Home Brewing and Winemak...

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Craft Beer Brewing Kit with Bottles - Conical Fermenter Elim...

A handy starter fermenter with a few annoying quirks

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14/07/2026

Top Brewing Thermometers & Hydrometers

Learn how to choose the best brewing thermometers and hydrometers to control temperature, gravity and ABV for better beer, wine, cider, mead and kombucha at home.

Yeast Strains Explained: How the Invisible Ingredient Shapes Every Beer

Fermentation

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10/07/2026

Yeast Strains Explained: How the Invisible Ingredient Shapes Every Beer

Beer yeast strains guide for homebrewers and pros. Learn how ale, lager, kveik, British, American and Belgian yeasts from White Labs and Omega Yeast change flavor, attenuation and balance.

Notimin 3 Pack Alcohol Hydrometer Review: a no-frills kit that gets the job done for home distillers

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30/06/2026

Notimin 3 Pack Alcohol Hydrometer Review: a no-frills kit that gets the job done for home distillers

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Overall, the Notimin 3 Pack Alcohol Hydrometer set is a practical, no-nonsense kit for people who actually use a still or regularly mix and dilute spirits at home. The three separate hydrometers with different ranges make readings clearer and easier to interpret than the usual single 0–100 tool. Acc...

by Florian De Oliveira Gomes

Stevenson Reeves Triple Scale Hydrometer (S1207) Review: a straightforward tool that keeps your brew on track

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30/06/2026

Stevenson Reeves Triple Scale Hydrometer (S1207) Review: a straightforward tool that keeps your brew on track

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After using the Stevenson Reeves Triple Scale Hydrometer (S1207) across a few batches, my overall take is pretty straightforward: it’s a solid, no-nonsense tool that does its job without fuss. The readings matched another hydrometer I tested against, the scales are clear enough once you get used to...

Stevenson Reeves Triple Scale Hydrometer (S1310) Review: a simple glass tool that keeps your brews out of trouble

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After using the Stevenson Reeves Triple Scale Hydrometer (S1310) on a couple of real batches, my opinion is pretty straightforward: it’s a simple, reliable tool that does exactly what a homebrewer needs. It gives consistent readings, it’s easy enough to read once you get used to the scales, and the...

by Bertrand Rochefort

Thermometer World Home Brew Hydrometer Review: a simple, cheap tool that does the job

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30/06/2026

Thermometer World Home Brew Hydrometer Review: a simple, cheap tool that does the job

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If you’re brewing at home and still relying on bubbles in the airlock or “it looks done” to decide when to bottle, this Thermometer World hydrometer kit is a simple upgrade that actually changes how you brew. It gives you clear numbers for specific gravity and a rough alcohol percentage, and the inc...

Exploring the Art of Fermentation Tanks

Learn how a cuve de fermentation shapes beer and wine character, from yeast strains and spontaneous fermentation to sensory analysis and practical tips for brewers and wine producers.

by Alexandre Mercier-Dupuis

Brewing Methods

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17/03/2026

Exploring the World of Beer Tanks

Learn how a beer tank affects flavor, freshness, price and sustainability. Compare brite tanks, fermenters and storage tanks in stainless steel brewing equipment.

The Joy of Draft Beer: From Keg to Tap

Learn why draft beer offers a richer taste and experience compared to bottled beer. Explore how keg systems, gas blends, and serving methods impact beer quality, flavor, and freshness in bars and restaurants.

by Sabine Lefebvre