Summer Brewing: How to Master Warm-Weather Fermentation

Let’s say it out loud- nobody wants a banana-flavored IPA. I won’t allow it. If you’re brewing a Hefeweizen, a little isoamyl acetate can be charming, even expected. But that compound is the harbinger of doom for the rest of us, especially when your summer brewing setup lacks tight temperature control. The average brewer’s greatest fear? Opening the fermenter to a wave of fruity betrayal. It’s the stuff of nightmares. You start out dreaming of a crisp Kölsch or bright...

Backyard Legends

It was the kind of summer day that begged for a barbecue—the sun blazing, the lawn freshly mowed, and the scent of lighter fluid already in the air. I had everything prepped: burgers, brats, potato salad, even a watermelon chilling in the cooler. But the real star of the day wasn’t on the grill. It was in the keg. A cream ale. Light, crisp, golden. Clean as a whistle and smoother than my cousin Jason’s pickup lines. It had been...

BEER CLARITY: WHAT’S CLOUDING YOUR HOMEBREW?

A little beer clarity on haze in beer… You crack open your latest homebrew, pour it into a pint glass, and hold it up to the light—and it looks like a snow globe. Cloudy with a chance of yeast. Is it a murky mess or something else? Some folks love the look of a hazy brew. Others panic like their batch has just failed a chemistry final. So what gives? Is haze the enemy of good beer, or is it...

Brewing Starter Kit

Start Your Brewing Journey with an All-in-One Brewing Starter Kit Getting into homebrewing? Looking for the perfect gift for someone who loves beer? This complete starter kit from Northwest Brewers Supply has everything you need to easily brew, ferment, and bottle your first batch of homebrew. Designed with beginners in mind, the Brewing Starter Kit makes brewing approachable and fun. The simple four-step process printed on the packaging helps you understand the basics right away—no prior experience needed. And with high-quality...

Spring Beer. It's Raining. We're Pouring.

Best Beers for Spring

What If It Rained Beer? Spring showers are nothing new. Every year, as winter fades away, the skies open up, drenching the earth with fresh rain and coaxing new life from the ground. But this year? Something’s different. The clouds are darker, heavier. There’s a scent in the air—not of damp soil or blooming flowers, but of malt, hops, and the unmistakable aroma of a freshly poured pint. And then, it begins. Not raindrops, but golden streams of beer cascade...