Tag: Contaminated beer

  • Detecting and Fixing Off-Flavours

    As you learn to brew, one of the first things you’ll want to become acquainted with is off-flavours. In a perfect world, every single batch you ever make will be flawless, but chances are, eventually, you’ll miss the mark. And there’s a difference between a beer that underwhelms and one that offends. Usually, you’ll know…

  • Are there any health or safety risks involved in drinking homemade beer?

    Are there any health or safety risks involved in drinking homemade beer?

    Are you asking yourself this question? If so, you’re not alone. It’s a question I get all the time when I tell people I’m a home brewer. I can’t blame you for asking. We’ve all heard about the dangers of distilling alcoholic products at home…you know…the moonshine that can make you go blind. It’s enough…