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Brewing Techniques

How to Use a Refractometer

A refractometer measures the sugar content of a solution via the refraction of light. It performs a similar task to the hydrometer, but is far more convenient.

Beer Recipes & Ingredients

Growing Hops at Home

Grow your own hops! We're here to help you make your beer YOUR beer. From growing your own hops to brewing your own beer.

Beer Recipes & Ingredients

Guide to Beer Styles

Flavor profiles, aroma characters, and color descriptors helpful to creating these styles. Brew on, homebrewers!