By Erik Sauve Hello everyone! My name is Erik Sauve, the Vice President at Sauve and Son Farms. Our farm is located in...


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By Matt Dailey Hops! One of the four main ingredients in beer. It’s the “spice” that balances the sweetness of the malt. It’s not only...
By Josh Lindquist Hey there! I'm Josh. I've been part of the Spike family for five fantastic years, and I'm truly passionate about our company and...
By Joe Yeado As a homebrewer for 10 years (before I started Gathering Place Brewing Company) there were...
A good brew kettle is like a good drinking buddy—reliable, sturdy, and always up for a good time. But with so many options out there, it's easy to...
By: Peter Morrissey When it comes to making beer, the...
By: Adam Thomas I’m Adam Thomas, Director of Barrel Operations at MobCraft Beer and have been professionally producing beer...
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By Maria Podetz Ahhhhhh the cold, crisp, clean sensation of a freshly homebrewed lager tickling your throat all the way down; few experiences are as gratifying....
By Greg Wegiel My name is Greg Wegiel, and I have been a homebrewer since 2011. During this time I have learned a lot about the brewing process...
By Sam Gilchrist Fundamentally, the production of beer is simply an aqueous extraction of compounds of varying solubility from crushed grain that is sterilized, flavoured and...
By Neva Parker Brewers yeast, Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is a unique and amazing microorganism (the same organism used in distilling and breadmaking). These...
By Matt Dailey For many of us, homebrewing begins as this feeling of excitement. The idea that we can brew a beer for...