There’s more to brewing your own beer, wine, or coffee than simply buying a kit and following some instructions. Think tracking complicated recipes, scaling ingredients, managing inventory, performing calculations, converting between metric and imperial, logging the result, and much MUCH more. This is where brewing software comes in. Picking the right software for brewing can{…}
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The best place to navigate the beer world, whether it be craft or otherwise, is now through your cell phone. Simply, search in the app/play store for “beer” and you’ll find many great apps for brewing and distilling. Unfortunatly – Many of these apps are unfortunately geared towards binge-drinking games or just poor attempts to{…}
Almost everything today has gone digital, including whiskey. Most apps about whiskey are whiskey databases that allow the user to review their tested drink and share it on social media. However, some apps allow the user to order whiskey on demand and will even go as far as to provide whiskey cocktail advice. We surveyed{…}
Gin is no longer a drink for little old ladies, it’s hit the mainstream and in the last few years has developed a cult-like status. And with that status comes the challenge of keeping track of which gins are great, which ones aren’t, and what to try next. Being unashamed gin snobs, it’s hard work{…}
Test Equipment, Tools and Equipment
The Best Alcohol Meter For Distilling In 2023 (Spirit Hydrometer)
Also known as ‘alcohol hydrometers’, ‘spirit hydrometers’, ‘proofing hydrometers, or simply as an ‘alcoholmeter’, these devices are essential in the distilling process to test the alcohol by volume (ABV) produced. But which are the best? Do you need one that goes from 0-100 or should you get a set with finer resolution?? Is there a{…}
Finding the best pH meter for brewing and distilling will pay huge dividends to your wine, beer or spirits production. Not only is it an essential tool for analyzing the pH of your grapes, wort, or mash, but it plays an important role in managing microbial activity and free SO2. Along with a good alcoholmeter, and{…}
Test Equipment, Tools and Equipment
The Best Refractometers For Brewing and Distilling In 2023 (Complete Guide)
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{…}
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{…}
If you are new to the world of distillation, you may have noticed a bunch of distilling terms and terminology being thrown around that you are unfamiliar with. Distilling, like many other industries, has its own jargon and special terms, and no one ever explains these to you at the beginning! In this article, we{…}
Distilling 101, Tools and Equipment
Why You Need Copper in Your Distillery (Copper vs. Stainless Steel)
Why you need copper in your distillery (Copper vs. Stainless Steel) is a simple question to answer. While it may look a little old-fashioned, copper is a necessary and integral part of the distilling process. To understand why that is, let’s look at the process of making alcohol. It uses evaporation and condensation to distill a{…}
How To Fix A Low Proof Distillate (Beginner Mistakes)
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Vevor Air Still Review (The Easiest Way To Distill Alcohol At Home?)
The Vevor 4L water distiller is a great option for beginner home distillers because of{...}
8 Vevor Replacement Parts and Upgrades (Master Distiller Advises)
When I started my journey into distilling I bought a Vevor pot still.. well.. because{...}
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How to Make Pitorro At Home (Step-by-Step Guide)
Pitorro is a popular Puerto Rican drink, especially during special occasions. It follows the same{...}
The Best Still For Making Whiskey (In 2024)
With so many whiskey-making stills on the market, choosing one that will cater to your{...}
The Best Still For Making Vodka (In 2024)
I make a lot of gin, and to make gin you need vodka first. Over{...}
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