While a mouthful of home-brewed beer delivers a certain degree of satisfaction for hobbyists and expert craftsmen alike, seeing the hops, yeast and water come together to create a refreshing drop can ...

Even entry-level fermenters can brew homemade sparkling cider! Find out how to make apple “champagne” with a couple gallons of cider and a fermentation lock. In just a month or two, apple season will ...

I don't know the history of fermentation locks but I suspect that it is ancient and would like to know more. We have been brewing beer and making wine for as long as recorded history. There is a ...

I don’t really like beer. I remember one of the first times I ever tried it, at an Easter gathering. I was about 12, and I heard that telltale hiss of a beer cap popping off. A moment later, I felt a ...

Peel mangos, then cut up the flesh and place it with the seeds in a bucket with chopped raisins and sugar. Pour on boiling and stir well. Cover and when cool add the lemon, nutrient and yeast. Stir ...