Home Cider Making Webcast
Sep29

Home Cider Making Webcast

Special Announcement: Join me for a FREE LIVE WEBCAST with White Labs Yeast on Wednesday Oct 14. 10am. Fall is upon us and the crisp fall air coupled with the recent apple harvest make the perfect time to make (and enjoy) homemade cider! Whether you make a traditional or specialty flavored cider, it can be an easy at-home project for a beginner to advanced cider enthusiasts. Limited spots available. Click here to...

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Hard Lemonade Recipe
Sep14

Hard Lemonade Recipe

When life gives you lemons, you make hard lemonade of course! Summer is coming to an end, but I still want to hang on. I dug up an old homebrew recipe on making hard lemonade, also known as skeeter pee. I thought I’d share my recipe with you. I added a lavender tincture to this version, but you can opt out or add a different flavor. Here’s how to make tinctures. What You’ll Need 1/2 Gal Lemon Juice 1/2 Gal of Water...

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Homebrew Competition Tips
Sep02

Homebrew Competition Tips

While the world begins to open up slowly once, homebrew competitions are now once again in session. The American Homebrew Competition posted an updated list of AHA/BJCP Sanctioned Competitions on their website ranging from United States, Australia, Germany, Brazil, Canada, China, and more. Whether you’re new to homebrewing or need a refresher, I thought I’d share my tips on entering competitions: Join a Homebrew Club...

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Cider Recipe for Beginners
Aug26

Cider Recipe for Beginners

Since I’ve started this blog five years ago, I’ve written a lot about homebrewing and amateur cidermaking. I’ve offered tips on making your own at home, entering competitions, and even traveling with cans and bottles.  Even on my social media channels, I’ve spoken about it in videos, posts, and live webcasts. Although there are many wonderful resources and variations of cidermking online, I thought I’d...

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When Life Gives You Lemons, Make Limoncello
Jul26

When Life Gives You Lemons, Make Limoncello

Sorry for the break, but this brew babe needed some R & R away from the brewing life. For the past month, I’ve been vacationing with my mom in Italy. It was amazing! I always enjoyed spending time with my family who live there, but this time I especially loved attending my cousin’s wedding that took place in Sorrento. The scenery was breathtaking and the food was delicious.  Finding beer, especially gluten-free beer, is hard to...

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