There are numerous methods for adding sour flavor to beer, and there are a virtually limitless number of beers to which you may do it. To be clear, we don't really like the word "sour beer" too much. For us, the term "sour" refers to a flavor, not a type of beer....

A low-gravity wort that encourages the propagation of yeast cells is called a yeast starter. Although it looks like a small batch of beer, it is not meant to be consumed. Instead of directly pitching a liquid yeast packet, you add the starter to your wort. This gives...

When people discuss home-brewed beer, one of their top worries is that it might be dangerous. You may have read or heard horror stories about people who drank tainted homebrew and became deathly sick. You may learn more about whether or not homebrewing beer is risky...

Can vegans and vegetarians consume homebrewed beer? Vegetarians and vegans are likely accustomed to reading the labels on their food before consuming it. But what about the beer bottle your friend just handed you that was made at home? Are you certain you understand...

Many people wonder what homebrewing actually means: Homebrewing is the small-scale production of beer, mead, or cider for one's own non-profit needs. People frequently associate "brewing" with beer when they hear the word. While we beer enthusiasts like to believe...