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25Ready to learn how to make beer? We'll teach you everything you need to know to make your first batch. Learn about the brewing process, equipment needed, beer ingredients, and more. With a little bit of knowledge, you'll be sipping on your very first homebrew before you know it!
November 12, 2019
How to Make Beer
Clean. Brew. Ferment. Bottle. It's as easy as that. If you can make mac 'n' cheese, you can brew beer. Read More
January 13, 2022
Northern Brewer Homebrewing Starter Kit Buyer Guide
Whether you’re looking for yourself or for a friend wanting to get into the hobby of home brewing, you’ve come to the... Read More
November 09, 2023
21 Homebrewing Lessons I Wish I’d Learned Sooner
Whether it’s something that saves you time, money, or even space in your brew cave, there are plenty of ways you can ... Read More
November 03, 2023
The Best Holiday Gift Guide For Homebrewers
Don't just give them a shiny box to unwrap. Give them an experience. Read More
April 23, 2021
Homebrewing Glossary
Glossary definitions for homebrewing terms from A to Z Read More
April 22, 2021
Homebrewing Instructional Videos
Find all of our instructional videos for starter kits, equipment, ingredients, specialty styles, and more on our YouT... Read More
July 30, 2020
Brewing Airlocks
An airlock is a piece of homebrewing equipment filled with sanitizer that prevents oxygen and bacteria from contamina... Read More
May 15, 2020
Fermentation
Fermentation is the scientific process of yeast, a single-celled organism, consuming sugars from various sources like... Read More
April 06, 2020
What is Beer Brewing Yeast?
What is brewing yeast? Why is brewing yeast? We're here to give you a history lesson in brewers yeast and an overview... Read More
August 06, 2019
Beyond the Homebrew Starter Kit - Next Steps
So, you've brewed your first batch of homebrew. Maybe even your second or third. Now it's time to step up your game a... Read More
July 16, 2019
Homebrew Starter Kit Video Instructions
Your beer starter kit just arrived on your doorstep. Now what? Watch the unboxing of Northern Brewer's most popular b... Read More
May 20, 2019
Brewing Terms You Should Know
As you'll come to learn, brewing has its on language. From wort to LME to dry hops, here's some common brewing terms ... Read More
April 17, 2019
Beer Yeast Attenuation
Attenuation refers to the quantity of sugar that's fermented by yeast. This can be very helpful when selecting a yeas... Read More
March 29, 2019
Opening a Craft Beer Making Kit: 5 Legendary Reactions
The 2018 Limited Edition beer making kit is sold out, but keep your eyes peeled as Santa's brew elves are preparing t... Read More
March 15, 2019
Brewing with a Small Batch Brewing Kit
We have made the entry into Starter Kits even easier and removed the obstacles that may have been stopping you from b... Read More
March 14, 2019
Homebrewing with a Deluxe Homebrew Starter Kit
The best-selling beer starter kit in the history of beer. 20 years, thousands of brewers. Tried. Tested. Loved. Read More
March 12, 2019
Brewing with a Brew Share Enjoy™ Starter Kit
This starter kit was designed by brewers to make it possible for anyone, anywhere to create an incredible batch of be... Read More
October 23, 2018
How to Pitch Yeast
Once the wort has been topped off and aerated, it is time to pitch the yeast. Pitching is the term brewers use for ad... Read More
October 23, 2018
Transferring Wort
Once the fermenter and equipment has been decontaminated and the wort chilled, it is time to transfer the wort from t... Read More
October 23, 2018
How to Decontaminate Homebrew Equipment
Now that our wort is cooling off, it is time to prepare the fermenter and equipment for the fermentation. Read More
October 23, 2018
How to Cool Wort
Once the boil is over, you will need to cool the wort to prepare it for pitching the yeast. Read More
October 23, 2018
How to Prepare Homebrew Wort
To prepare "wort" by boiling malt and hops, chill the wort and pitch the yeast. Read More
October 23, 2018
Boiling Wort
After you have steeped your grains, it is time to get boiling. Crank the heat to high. Read More
October 23, 2018
Homebrew Preparation
Ensure you have the necessary equipment and ingredients to proceed with brewing. Read More
October 23, 2018
Brew. SHARE. Enjoy. Starter Kit
This homebrew starter kit includes everything you need to make your very own beer at home. Watch as our experts intro... Read More
