Author: Martin Keen

We’ve all made the occasional mistake on a brew day but we tell ourselves it’s fine, we’ll still make beer.

Fermenting lager yeast under pressure is purported to lower ester levels when fermenting at ale temperatures, creating a cleaner tasting

Belgian Dark Strong, also known as a Trappist Quad, is a complex, rich, and smooth ale. Martin is brewing one

Martin is brewing a fruity sour beer but replacing all of his brewing water with… Gatorade Zero. Lots and lots

Hops add bitterness, flavor, and aroma to beer, and as brewers we want to get the most out of those

Freezing yeast allows you to store it for years, so you’ll always have the right yeast on hand for your

Belma was discovered growing wild in Washington State, and it’s most notable aroma characteristic is strawberry. Yes, strawberry. We’re brewing

Some of the most sought-after IPAs are those displaying pungent tropical fruit characteristics – we’re talking mango, guava, and pineapple.