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Pile of Vic Secret Hop Pellets

Vic Secret Hop Profile

by Julie Holt July 18, 2017 1 min read

Vic Secret is the next big thing out of Australia. This hop brings a clean fruit and pine flavor and is best used in dry-hopping and whirlpooling. Vic Secret's high level of alpha acid (14%-17%)  makes dry-hopping the best way to attain ideal flavor. Read more to read our full hop profile of Vic Secret.
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Nelson Sauvin Hop Plant on the Vine in Nelson

Nelson Sauvin Hop Profile

by Julie Holt April 27, 2017 2 min read

Hop lovers unite! Nelson Sauvin is in the house and with spring in full swing, this aromatic, wine-y hop will inspire some incredible light, fruity and drinkable beers. Keep reading to find out more about this tasty hop and how best to use it.
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Homebrew Bottles on Brew Day

Biscuits and Crickets: Brew Day Diary #2

by Julie Holt March 29, 2017 2 min read

It's round 2 for our brew day.  After the last brew day disaster we had, let's see if we can get it right this time around. Read more to see how we did with this new Porter recipe.
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Dried Mosaic Hop Cones

Mosaic Hop Profile

by Julie Holt February 17, 2017 1 min read

If you're any kind of pale ale drinker, you know Mosaic hops well. The hop darling of the last five years, it is widely used in Northeast style IPAs and fits in beautifully with the current trend of juicy, clean hop flavor.  Read more about this hop in our full hop profile.
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Mashing In on Stout Brew Day

No Use Crying Over Spilled Milk Stout: A Brew Day Diary

by Julie Holt January 28, 2017 2 min read

We would love for every brew day to go smootly but alas, not all of them do. Read about a recent brew day disaster we had and hopefully the same mistake won't happen to you.
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Tallgrass IPA with Idaho 7 Hops

Idaho-7 Hop Profile

by Julie Holt January 11, 2017 2 min read

Have you been lucky enough to get your hands on some Idaho 7 hops? What are you going to brew with it? Read our full hop profile on the flavors and best uses of this tasty hop.
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Christmas Beer Mugs Raised

Best Christmas Beers

by Julie Holt December 16, 2016 2 min read

What is your favorite Christmas beer? What beer do you look forward to the most each year and more importantly, does it ease the blow of all that Christmas shopping? Read more to find out our favorites.
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Christmas Beer Under a Tree

10 Best Gifts for Hombrewers

by Julie Holt December 05, 2016 2 min read

Looking for some gift ideas for that homebrewer in your life? We come up with at least 10 excellent suggestions that they will surely love.
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Open for Business Sign

Ready to Launch!

by Frank McCourt November 29, 2016 1 min read

Things are getting pretty exciting around here as we prepare to open our brand new homebrew swag store.  Stay tuned for more information.
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