When looking for the best refractometer, you’re going to run into a range of devices that vary in accuracy, precision, usability, and most of all price! We’ve used everything from the simple handheld optical refractometer to the nifty digital versions that have hit the market. Based on your level of experience and the type of{…}
Hobby distillers are often overwhelmed with choice when it comes to selecting what yeast to use for their wash. A popular option is to go with a product called ‘Turbo Yeast’ in the hopes of achieving a fast and clean fermentation. This is a hybrid form of yeast used to acquire higher levels of distilled{…}
Hydrometers are an essential tool in the brewer or distillers tool kit. They measure the difference in sugar content of a liquid before and after fermentation to tell us how much alcohol by volume the product contains – so we can keep safe, as well as make sure fermentation has performed as expected. The best{…}
Yeast nutrients may not be a strange topic for you if you’ve been into brewing for some time. It is a popular ingredient in numerous wine formulas. What precisely is a yeast nutrient, why is it needed and when should it be used? This post will provide answers to these questions and also highlight how{…}
No one could have expected gin’s rapid rise over the previous five years: craft distilleries are thriving, sophisticated gin drinkers prefer pink grapefruit and black pepper to lemon, and you can even get your favorite gin delivered to your door. If you’re anything like me, when i get into a hobby I go all –{…}
In this article, we’re going to look at how much methanol there is in Whiskey and other standard alcoholic drinks. All fermentation will result in a small amount of methanol being produced, which can be carried through to the final product, and concentrated through distillation. Fermentations of ingredients with a high level of pectin, such{…}
Whiskey stones have mysteriously risen to the top of the list of drinking trends over the past decade. And, apart from making a great stocking filler for your alcohol loving friend, are these these humble rocks actually worth the investment? Whiskey stones are made from food grade materials such as stainless, granite and soapstone, so{…}
Tequila is more than simply a shot. Tequila is the culmination of hard work, expertise, tradition, and science to create a masterpiece of a drink. The tequila-making process is thousands of years old, and an exquisite technique that has stayed relatively consistent over the years. Tequila as we know it now was first produced in{…}
Alcohol is well known for not being particularly good for you.. and most people understand that alcohol causes liver damage. But what is the science behind this? How does alcohol affect the liver? Is the damage permanent? In this article, we’re going to take a look at different types of alcohol such as wine, beer cider,{…}
There are two rules for making real tequila. It must be made using Weber blue agave and it must be produced in Mexico. Mezcal, on the other hand, may be produced using any of the 30 variations of agave. Having said that, there is a lot of information to divulge on this topic, so let’s get{…}
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