Guides & Tips

Grainfather Guide: G30 vs G40, Accessories & Is...

Everything you need to know about the Grainfather: how it works, G30 vs G40 compared, grain kits, accessories, fermenters, distilling and whether it's worth it.

Honey for Mead: Supermarket vs Raw Honey (Plus ...

Which honey to use for mead: supermarket vs raw and local honey, the best honey varieties, how much you need, plus our spiced mead infusions and mead making equipment.

Home Brew Chemicals & Additives: The Complete A...

An A–Z of home brewing chemicals and additives: what each one does, when to use it, and links to full guides and products.

How to Clean Beer Lines at Home: A Step-by-Step...

How often to clean beer lines, a step-by-step method using Pipeline line cleaner, which cleaner to buy, and safety tips for kegerators and keg setups.

Pectolase (Pectic Enzyme): What It Is & How to ...

What pectolase (pectic enzyme) does, why fruit wines and cider need it, how and when to add it, and how to test for pectin haze.

How to Clear Cloudy Wine: Bentonite, Wine Finin...

Why home-made wine goes cloudy and how to clear it: bentonite, two-part wine finings, pectin haze, clearing cider and tips for brilliant clarity.