When I first started homebrewing I followed the directions in my kit to the letter but eventually, I started wondering what was the point of secondary fermentation. Eventually, I stopped doing it for...

There aren't many reasons why a homebrewer might want to know how to stop fermentation in their beer but nonetheless it is a question asked fairly frequently. Homebrewers can stop fermentation in...

Those that grow hops or homebrewers that find themselves with extra hops on hand might wonder what to do with hops besides making beer. Fortunately, there are many different potential uses for hops...

It can be difficult for those with a gluten allergy to avoid it in their food and beverages and many might wonder if the hops in beer are gluten-free. Since I've heard more than one person get this...

Hops are one of the most expensive ingredients in any beer recipe so many brewers want to know how long their hops will last in storage. The answer to this question depends on if they are hop...

Homebrewers dealing with extreme cold or foul weather might wonder if they can brew beer in a garage to protect themselves from the elements. While many homebrewers have reported brewing in their...