Hop creep is a common term that refers to the overattenuation of dry-hopped beer. One might otherwise describe it as a sneaky, unwanted secondary fermentation that can lower gravity, provoke a diacetyl spike, and create excess alcohol and CO2.Hop creep can be subtle and slow to develop, which means

If you are really passionate about homebrewing and want to consider starting your own business, I offer an overview on how to get started with your own microbrewery.There are two types, brewpubs and microbreweries. A brewpub is smaller, perhaps 3-7 barrels (1 US barrel equals 31 gallons). A microbr

Yeasts need oxygen to convert the sugars in the wort into alcohol and CO2 – turning the sugary malt water into a delicious and complex beer. During the wort boiling process, most of the oxygen is dissipated from the solution. To put much-needed oxygen back into the wort, home brewers use a technique