If you’ve been home brewing for any amount of time it’s likely you have come across the debate on whether whole hops or pellet hops are better for brewing with. Each offers their own distinct advantages and disadvantages. I’ve been using pellet hops since I started brewing as typically they have alw

The best thing to do about your stuck sparge is avoid it in the first place. Here are some strategies for doing this:

1. Fresh Ingredients, Right IngredientsThis one cannot be overstated. Whether using extract or all-grain this should always be your first concern. Though it is more processed then grain, malt extract will go stale. Liquid malt extract will start to go stale in a few months and continue to darken, a