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Hey there! It can be a bit confusing, but here's the scoop. The first method you're using, where you divide the difference in gravity (FG - SG) by 7.36, is the more common one for figuring out alcohol by volume (ABV). In the brewing world, especially in places like Australia, this method is...

Yes, you can definitely brew your lager year-round! While traditional lager yeast thrives in cooler temperatures (around 10-14°C), there are ways to brew similar styles during warmer months. One option is to use a clean, neutral ale yeast like US-05 or Nottingham. These yeasts ferment at warmer...

It sounds like the yeast in the Sarsaparilla kit might not have been active enough, especially since you’ve had success with other brews like ginger beer and Canadian blonde. If the Sarsaparilla is already brewed and sitting in the fridge without much alcohol development, adding fresh yeast...

Hey Bigrus, Congrats on starting your first brew! When kegging, you don’t need to add extra sugar for carbonation like you do with bottling since you’ll be force carbonating using CO2. That’s probably where the confusion comes from. As for the light dried malt extract (LDME), it’s not really for...

Hey everyone! I’m Anthony, a self-proclaimed alchemist but instead of turning lead into gold, I’m more focused on turning grains, fruits, and other goodies into liquid gold . I’ve been dabbling in distillation for a bit, and while I’m no expert, I like to think my homebrew could warm the hearts...