If the constant stream of brown ales and stouts gracing tap lists this time of year has you wanting something lighter, consider a Belgian dubbel as an alternative style option. Although not as massive as tripels or strong golden ales, it offers complex malt flavors balanced out with an interesting blend of esters and phenolics […]

Your choice of yeast for fermentation will have an immense influence on the final alcohol content of fruit-infused vodka. The higher its tolerance is, the greater will be its ABV (alcohol by volume). Homebrew supplies stores stock an assortment of yeast strains suitable for crafting wine, beer and spirits. Talk with one of the store […]

Black Bull Turbo Yeast is widely considered the world’s premier yeast, producing little to no methanol during fermentation and with an extremely fast turnaround. Additionally, its tolerance to alcohol increases rapidly – reaching 18% by volume within a few weeks! Furthermore, it boasts excellent osmotic pressure tolerance so can tolerate even thick mashes with ease […]

This yeast is an ideal choice for crafting wheat beer, creating complex esters balanced by mild phenolic notes for an enjoyable and approachable Belgian-style wheat ale. Top fermenting strain with excellent banana notes and spicy clove-like spice characteristics, making for beers with characteristic banana aroma and flavour profiles and high alcohol tolerance levels. Perfect for […]

Mead is one of the oldest known fermented beverages, while beer is among the oldest alcoholic drinks discovered, so it stands to reason that some brilliant person would combine both into what has come to be known as braggot. Braggot can either be made in its own separate style or added as part of another […]