2022-08-15 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
Read More 2022-08-08 Anyone who works with brewer’s yeast knows they need to give it a pretty cushy work environment to maintain its function. When yeast cells aren’t happy – say, because they’re unhealthy, run out of nutrients to digest or colleagues to do their share of the task – they stop doing their job. If you’ve
Read More 2022-06-23 When Is Primary Fermentation Complete?The signs of fermentation reaching a stop are quite visual. But, it does not mean that it is an effective tell of complete Primary Fermentation. You have to undertake confirmatory steps to be absolutely sure. You would not want to have a half-fermented beer, now
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