Jester Goldman
Calibrating Your HydrometerCalibrating your hydrometer is an easy step that will ensure higher-quality beer and more reproducible results with your recipes.
Safety First: Don’t Get (Bottle) BombedWhen a bottle of homebrew explodes, you’ll need to determine the cause of the explosion and decide whether the batch can be saved. Longtime homebrewer Jester Goldman has a step-by-step guide, as well as safe disposal tips.
Double Your Brewing PleasureDoubling up to a 10-gallon (38 l) brew system doesn’t take twice the effort, but it does require a few tweaks to your fermentation and packaging processes. Longtime homebrewer Jester Goldman has some advice for getting the mix just right.
5 More Beginner Tips for HomebrewersLong-time homebrewer Jester Goldman has 5 quick and easy tips to keep your homebrew—and your home—in great shape.
DIY: Kettle EtchingEtching measurement units inside your brew kettle will ensure precise liquid levels when you brew. It’s an easy DIY project that won’t take too long, but your batches will be more dialed-in and just how you like them.
DIY: Carboy and Keg WasherCleaning after brewing is the least fun part of the process, but we have a great DIY project that will make it a little less grueling and shave time off your day!
Decoction ShortcutsThe decoction process offers the promise of deeper malt character and clearer beer, but it takes extra time and involves extra processes that many brewers find too daunting. We have some alternatives that will get you the same results, but in less time.
DIY: Hop SpiderA hop spider allows you to add hops to your boil without the nasty sludge from pellets or the leaves from the cones that can clog your equipment. It’s easy to build, and we will show you how!
Single Barrel, Double Barrel? No Barrel!Getting your hands on a barrel for brewing can be a pricey and lengthy experience. Learn to get the same flavors with ingredients that are much easier to get and are kinder on the wallet, too!
DIY: Hops DryerOvens and dehydrators can be too aggressive when it comes to drying hops. You can easily build your own drying rack instead, and we’ll show you how!
All in for All-Grain?Making the switch to all-grain might sound intimidating, but the result is more dialed-in beer that has much more refined results. For those who are on the fence, we have some guidelines to help you take the plunge!
DIY: Making Your Own Cooler Mash TunMaking your own mash tun out of a cooler is an easy process and ensures that your mash process is insulated and evenly heated. Here’s how to do it.