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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

Clean. Brew. Ferment. Bottle. It's as easy as that. If you can make mac 'n' cheese, you can brew beer. Read More

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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 right place. There are a lot of options and while there’s no right or wrong choice, there are definitely options that can suit your specific needs. Read More

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

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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 make your hobby an even better experience. We asked Northern Brewer employees their recommendations for things they wish they’d known or purchased sooner and found answers for homebrewers at just abou... Read More

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

March 21, 2024

Small-Scale Distillation | Collaboration with BSG, Still Spirits and Rahr Technical Center

What better way to learn about distillation than from the experts? No, not us - our friends at Still Spirits, BSG HandCraft, and Rahr Technical Center. Northern Brewer visited the RTC for a two-day master class in small-scale distilling using the Still Spirits Air Still and The Grainfather G30. Read More

What better way to learn about distillation than from the experts? No, not us - our friends at Still Spirits, BSG Han... 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

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

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 YouTube channel. Subscribe and follow along on our homebrew journey covering everything from pitching yeast to kegging brew. Read More

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 contaminating your fermenting beer. It allows CO2 to escape the fermentation vessel but will not allow in contaminants. Read More

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 malted barley, and converting them into Co2 and alcohol. Read More

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 of how to use it. Read More

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 and take brewing to the next level. Read More

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 beer making kits. Read More

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 you can add to your lexicon. Read More

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 yeast strain for a recipe. Read More

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 the 2019 version. Read More

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 brewing your own beer! Read More

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

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 beer from the comfort of home. Read More

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 adding yeast to wort. Read More

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 the kettle to the fermenter. Read More

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

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

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

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

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

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 introduce everything included in the beer kit! Read More

This homebrew starter kit includes everything you need to make your very own beer at home. Watch as our experts intro... Read More