Learn how to build a kegerator at home with this comprehensive DIY guide. Discover step-by-step instructions, essential components, tools needed, and expert tips for converting any refrigerator into a professional-grade beer dispensing system that keeps your homebrew perfectly cold and …
John Brewster
John Brewster
John Brewster is a passionate homebrewer with over a decade of experience experimenting with different beer styles. After working at three craft breweries and winning several regional homebrew competitions, John now dedicates his time to developing innovative recipes and teaching brewing techniques. His specialty lies in creating unique flavor profiles by combining traditional brewing methods with unexpected ingredients. When not tending to his five fermenters, John enjoys pairing his creations with artisanal cheeses and hosting tasting sessions for friends and family.
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Equipment & Tools
Immersion vs Counterflow Wort Chillers: The Complete Homebrewer’s Comparison Guide
by John Brewster 16 minutes readCompare immersion vs counterflow wort chillers with our comprehensive analysis. Discover performance differences, cooling efficiency, pros and cons, cost comparisons, and expert recommendations to choose the perfect wort chiller for your homebrewing setup. The debate between immersion and counterflow wort …
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Equipment & Tools
How to Sanitize Brewing Equipment Effectively: The Complete Guide to Contamination-Free Brewing
by John Brewster 18 minutes readMaster the essential art of brewing equipment sanitization with this comprehensive guide. Learn proper cleaning vs sanitizing methods, best sanitizers like Star San, step-by-step techniques, and expert tips to prevent contamination and ensure perfect beer every time. Contamination represents the …
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Equipment & Tools
Best Brewing Scales for Accuracy: Your Complete Guide to Precision Brewing Measurements
by John Brewster 15 minutes readDiscover the best brewing scales for accuracy in 2025 with our comprehensive review. Learn about precision scales for measuring grains, hops, and ingredients that ensure perfect brewing consistency and recipe replication every time. Precision in brewing begins with accurate measurements, …
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Equipment & Tools
Electric vs Gas Brewing Systems: The Ultimate Guide to Choosing Your Perfect Homebrewing Setup
by John Brewster 19 minutes readDiscover the complete comparison between electric vs gas brewing systems. Learn about performance, costs, safety, efficiency, and which brewing system is best for your homebrewing setup with expert analysis and practical recommendations. Standing in my garage five years ago, staring …
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Learn how to build a DIY mash tun from scratch with this comprehensive guide. Discover step-by-step construction methods, essential tools, materials needed, and expert tips for creating an efficient mash tun that delivers professional brewing results at home. Building your …
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Beer Brewing
Master the Art of Brewing Scotland’s Liquid Gold Scottish-Style Ale
by John Brewster 18 minutes readDiscover the rich history and flavor of Scottish-Style Ale—learn its origins, brewing process, and what makes this classic beer style unique. Picture this: you’re settling into a cozy pub on a windswept Scottish evening, and the bartender slides a dark …
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Learn how to start a microbrewery in New Zealand—covering costs, licenses, equipment, and expert tips to launch a successful craft beer business. Kia ora, fellow brewing enthusiasts! Let me tell you about the moment everything clicked for me. I was …
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Complete guide to opening a craft brewery in Thailand 2025. Learn licensing requirements, investment costs ($120K-$1.8M), regulatory reforms, and market strategies. Expert insights on Thai ingredients, sustainability, and proven success tactics for Thailand’s $1.34B craft beer market. Standing in the …
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Guide to set up microbrewery in China: 2000+ breweries thriving! Learn startup costs, regulations, equipment sourcing & enter the ¥billion market. When I first visited China in 2015 to consult for a brewing project in Shanghai, the craft beer scene …