Tank MaterialWhen choosing a beer fermenter, the material of the tank is an important consideration. The most common materials for beer fermenters are stainless steel, aluminum, and plastic. Stainless steel is the most popular choice because it is durable, easy to clean, and does not react with beer

Beer attenuation is one of those seemingly complicated topics thrown around on the forums. It can get confusing for even advanced brewers who don’t use the terms often. Before we get into the calculations, I believe a few definitions of the terms are in order.

As we all know, beer fermentation needs to be carried out at a relatively low temperature, which requires the temperature of the fermentation tank to be controlled within a certain range. Fermenting in an unconditioned space can allow temperatures to drop so low during the winter months that the fer