We enter double digits for our number of picks in this homebrewing beer challenge. We go to the Jar to randomly pick beer styles and then brew them for you. This series has been quite entertaining for us. We hope you share in our quest to brew excellent versions of the many styles of beer. […] The post Homebrew Jar of Destiny: The Tenth Pick appeared first on Brew Dudes ..read more

The 9th pick gave us dark lagers to brew. We met the challenge without hesitation. The Jar forces us to learn about beer styles and how to brew them. Mike brought all of his experience and skills to this malty beer style that had many in our audience excited. Hey, include me in that group. […] The post Czech Dark Lager – Jar of Destiny appeared first on Brew Dudes ..read more

With any homebrewing challenge, some challenges are tougher than ever. When I pulled the chip that had Eisbock on it, a bit of panic settled in. I knew I would be able to brew a nice bock-style lager, but would I be able to pull off the last step? In our long history, we haven’t […] The post Eisbock – Jar of Destiny appeared first on Brew Dudes ..read more

In this post, we put the iGulu F1 countertop brewing system to the test. He brews the pale ale that was sent to us along with the unit. He follows his instinct on how to brew this beer as he had a hard time finding the instruction manual. It’s fine – he rises to the […] The post iGulu Pale Ale Tasting and Review appeared first on Brew Dudes ..read more

Mike continues his pursuit of brewing beers with big flavor and low alcohol. This time, he’s emptying his grain bins to come up with this recipe for you. This low ABV American Stout is rich with roast-y notes and strong hop bitterness. Watch this video to learn more. Empty The Grain Bill Stout Recipe Mike […] The post Low ABV American Stout appeared first on Brew Dudes ..read more

Mike throws down another challenge for himself. This time, he continues his exploration into low alcohol by volume beers that pack a high level of flavor. His journey leads him to brew an English Dark Mild beer. This path allows him to reinvestigate Fuggles, the English hop variety that he claims he does not like. […] The post Dark Mild Beer With Fuggles Tasting appeared first on Brew Dudes ..read more

In this post, we present the unboxing and reviewing of the iGulu F1 Smart Capsule Homebrew System. Join us as we explore the contents of this innovative, countertop beer brewing machine and share our thoughts on its features and potential for helping you brew beer at home. What’s In The Box? We opened the sizable […] The post iGulu F1 Smart Capsule Homebrew System Unboxing appeared first on Brew Dudes ..read more

In the latest exchange of the Brew Dudes Homebrew Swap, Exchange #48, we’re treated to a glimpse into the world of malt appreciation. Dave, a fellow homebrewer, contributes to this beer adventure by sending a package with Dark Munich malt from Riverbend Malt House. Alongside this specialty malt, he shares a 5.1% ABV experimental dark […] The post Brew Dudes Homebrew Swap – Exchange #48 appeared first on Brew Dudes ..read more

A viewer from Canada sent us an email about this hop variety, Sasquatch hops. He claimed it was Canada’s only hop so we were intrigued. Since we enjoy brewing with hops, especially ones we don’t know well, we added it to our list of SMaSH brews. Check out this video (sorry about the audio) about […] The post Sasquatch Hops SMaSH Review and Tasting appeared first on Brew Dudes ..read more

We take another closer look at water chemistry as it applies to home brewing beer. This time, we create an experiment using water and calcium sulfate, also known as gypsum. The set up is just like our last brewing salts experiment, where we tasted water with different concentrations and discussed our thoughts. We also have […] The post Detecting Gypsum In Beer – Brewing Salts Experiment appeared first on Brew Dudes ..read more