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Recipe: Christmas Pud Old Ale
A festive all grain homebrew recipe for old ale to get you in the mood.
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Gift Ideas for Homebrewers & Beer Lovers
Shopping for a craft beer lover? How about getting them into homebrewing? Much more than just a hobby because…beer! Check out these great Christmas gift
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What is Oktoberfest?
You know it’s something to do with beer, but what exactly is Oktoberfest about and how did it start? And are lederhosen compulsory? Let’s find out!
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Homebrew Lager Tips
Want to brew your own lager? Here are some tips on how to brew a clear, crisp and cracking pint with all grain homebrewing.
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UK Beer Events Sep – Dec 2022
UK events for homebrewers and beer lovers, September to December 2022
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Bad Santa APA Recipe
Okay, we couldn’t have an issue talking about additions and leading up to Christmas without a festive brew or two.
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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.
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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
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UK Craft Beer Festivals & Events 2022
Where to find the best craft beer events and festivals in the UK this summer.
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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.
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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
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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.