Cider Making Tips
Thought about making your own cider at home? Here are some expert tips to help you brew that perfect pint of apple heaven.
Guest Post: My Brew Tank Set-Up
Homebrewer Simon Boughton walks us through his Brew Tank set-up and updates. “I am an Englishman who has lived in Estonia for 12 years. I started brewing just over two years ago when a friend said to me ‘You make good bread, surprised you haven’t tried beer’. So the challenge was set and within a […]
UK Craft Beer Festivals & Events 2022
Where to find the best craft beer events and festivals in the UK this summer.
No Chill Homebrewing aka Hot Cubing
How to chill your wort using a hot cube. Curious about no chill brewing? Here’s how to do it with your homebrew.
Brew Tank with ‘L valve’ setup
Believe it or not, this is the first time I’ve had my Brew Tank under my own roof. Previously it was either out in a field, barn or warehouse. So I’m very excited to be converting my cellar into Brew Tank mecca! It would be great to hear any tips from you about the setup of […]
How to Grow Hops in your Garden
Tempted to grow your own hops for your homebrew beer? Dry them or make a wet/green hop brew! Hops on a small scale are relatively easy plants to grow. All you really need is a fence or drain pipe and a patch of land, or a large pot, and you are away. Here are our tips.
Homebrew Foam Retention: How to Get & Keep Good Head
Part of brewing and pouring the perfect glass of homebrew beer is getting a good head: just the right amount of foam that doesn’t disappear too quickly, and that produces that wonderful lacing effect on your glass. Here’s how!
Homebrew Recipe: Doppelbock
All grain homebrew recipe for a tasty 7.8% Doppelbock made with Hallertau Mittelfrüh and Mandarina Bavaria hops.
Beer Grains for Homebrewing – An Intro
Get to know the beer grains you’ll use for all grain homebrewing.
Notes from the Hop Farm Dec 2021
It’s been a busy and exciting few months. Shortly after we published the last issue of MASHED!, we harvested our hydroponic hops, which had been growing like crazy in their temporary warehouse home this season.
Build Your Beer Vocabulary
While you might not be looking to become a pro Cicerone (the beer equivalent of a sommelier) being able to identify the various layers of the beer you’re drinking can really enhance your experience of beer and your homebrew. Here’s how!
Oktoberfest UK Events 2021
In issue 09 of MASHED! magazine we’re all over lagers and German brews. We also go into the history of Oktoberfest. If you’re looking to celebrate this epic festival in the UK, here are our top tips…. Cardiff Cardiff Oktoberfest, 9th October, Vale Sports Arenawww.valesportsarena.co.uk Edinburgh Edinburgh Oktoberfest, 30th Oct – 3rd Nov edinburgh-oktoberfest.co.uk Kent […]