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How Long Should You Age Mead?
Nov 21, 2025
Wondering how long to age mead? Learn ideal aging times, factors that affect flavor, and tips for aging mead at home for the best taste and clarity.
Fruit Wine vs Grape Wine: What’s the Difference?
Nov 18, 2025
Learn the difference between fruit wine and grape wine. Explore flavors, fermentation, ingredients, and tips for making both at home.
Can You Brew Without Malt Extract? All-Grain Tips for Graduates
Nov 13, 2025
Thinking of skipping malt extract? Learn how to brew with all-grain methods, plus tips for equipment, mashing, and flavor control in advanced homebrewing.
Brewing Beer in Small Spaces: Apartment-Friendly Tips
Nov 03, 2025
No garage? No problem. Learn how to brew quality beer in a small apartment with these smart homebrewing tips and space-saving solutions.
kombucha fermentation
Oct 28, 2025
Learn how temperature affects kombucha fermentation. Discover the ideal brewing range, what happens if it’s too hot or cold, and tips for perfect kombucha at home.
best yeast for mead making with Craft a Brew
Oct 22, 2025
Discover the best yeast for mead making. Explore top yeast strains for traditional, fruit, and spiced meads, with tips for flavor, fermentation, and style.
homebrewing kit with real ingredients
Oct 18, 2025
Ditch the pods. Craft a Brew offers real ingredients, full control, and classic brewing. Compare Craft a Brew and Pinter to see which kit brews better beer.
Sweet vs Dry Wine: How to Control Sugar Levels in Homemade Wine
Oct 14, 2025
Learn how to control sugar levels in homemade wine. Discover the difference between sweet and dry wines, plus tips for fermentation, backsweetening, and balance.
add fruit to beer
Oct 10, 2025
Learn how to add fruit to your beer the right way — without ruining flavor, fermentation, or your equipment.
Ale vs Lager
Oct 03, 2025
Ale vs Lager — what’s the difference? Discover how yeast, fermentation, flavor, and brewing styles separate these two classic beer types.