Getting into home brewing can seem challenging. A lot of people think that you have to invest a lot of money to buy all the necessary ingredients and equipment. Nobody wants to make a financial commitment when they are just starting and don’t really know if they will like the process of making beer. The simplest and easiest way is to buy a home brewing kit. A lot of them are available online and can be a great resource for beginner brewers.
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Interesting Facts About Yeast
Yeast is probably the most important part of your beer as after all, these fungi are what turns wort into a delicious beer. Besides being the key ingredient that actually ferments wort into beer, yeast is responsible for almost every flavor you experience in beer. Although many brewers recognize the importance of hops, yeast actually plays the most important role when it comes to flavor and aroma.
How To Make Water Kefir Soda
Kefir is a fermented beverage that’s said to have more probiotics than kombucha. But without any of the intense acidic flavor. With kefir, you can turn your favorite juice into a probiotic-rich soda and today I will show you two different ways to do it.
Homemade Honey Fermented Ginger
Is there any better combination? Not only will you get the benefits of honey but also the spice and warmth of ginger. Two of my favorite things for long winter days. This recipe can be used for so many things. If you have a sore throat, cough, or flu symptoms this is your number one remedy.
How To Make A Milk Kefir
Milk kefir is a beverage that has been consumed for a very long time. Its tangy, strong taste can be refreshing and the best thing about making it at home is that you can control the flavor of the beverage from mild to extra strong.
Are All Fermentations The Same?
What do vinegar, blue cheese, sauerkraut, and wine have in common? They are all fermented but they are not the same type of fermentation. For fermenting foods and beverages we can use bacteria, yeasts, molds, and other microorganisms. Each of those will produce a different type of food and beverage. The process of fermentation will also be different in flavors, acidity, and duration of the fermentation process.
What’s The Difference Between Pickling & Fermenting?
To understand the difference between these two food categories we will have to learn more about the process of how they are made and the ingredients used to make them. Fermented food is more healthy. But to be honest, if you have to choose between eating pickled or chemically processed foods my suggestion is to always choose pickled as your healthier option. I love pickled food myself.
Dry Yeast Or Liquid Yeast For Beer Brewing
Yeast is not only responsible for the conversion of sugar to alcohol. It also plays a major impact on flavor. When you are writing a recipe it’s vital to pick the right yeast for the style of beer you’re trying to make. When you’re standing in a homebrewing store and looking at the yeast fridge it can be a bit intimidating. And one of the first questions you might have is what the difference is between dry and liquid yeast. Does one make a better beer? Is dry yeast only for beginners?
How To Make A Water Kefir
If you like fermented drinks but consider kombucha to tangy or acidic water kefir will suit you perfectly. It is easier and faster to make than your standard kombucha but the health benefits are endless. All the equipment needed you can easily find in your own kitchen and the list of ingredients is quite simple. With water, kefir is easier to make in smaller batches so you can make different flavors each time.
Making Beer At Home – Extract Brewing
Making your first batch of beer can be stressful and this simple guide will make it easy and fun. Be ready to make mistakes since we have all been there. Making beer is supposed to be a fun and interesting hobby so don’t worry too much. There are things that you should and shouldn’t do. But making your own beer is more than following a recipe. Soon with time, you will get the experience and skills that will make all the difference in how your final product will taste.
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