Making Homemade Wine and Beer

Pruning Grapes The Correct Way

Published on 2011-12-04 05:25:00

By Danie WiumFirst things first: It is important to understand that a grape vine only produce grapes on one-year-old canes and spurs. Older parts of the vine will not produce grapes.In other words, pruning a grape vine the incorrect way, or removing the incorrect wood from a grape vine, will result in lower yield and even total crop loss. This article on how to prune grapes, will show you some basic tips on how to prune a grape vine the correct way, to ensure your vines will produce enough grape

7 Popular Beer Adjuncts

Published on 2011-08-20 08:52:00

Fruit and vegetablesGrainHerbs and spicesAdditional sugarBacteriaCoffee and teaChocolateSource: Adjuncts - The role and variety of beer adjuncts.My BlogsBeer Recipes – Making Homemade Wine and Beer – Wine Recipes - BenEvert.com - A Plethora of Info for the 21st Century

Homebrewers Association | News: 2011 Zymurgy Best Beers in America

Published on 2011-07-12 19:29:00

The results are in for the 2011 Best Beers in America Poll! For the past nine years, we've asked Zymurgy readers to share a list of their 20 favorite commercially available American beers. A record number of votes were cast this year; 1,306 different beers from 433 breweries were represented in the poll.Top-Ranked BeersWe have a three-peat! Russian River's Pliny the Elder, a double IPA, claimed the top spot for the third straight year. Finishing second for the second straight year was Bell's Two

Beer Reviews #6 - Corona

Published on 2011-06-01 04:15:00

WARNING: This video contains language and beer snobbery that my be offensive to some viewers.The responses to this review are pretty wild. You can read them here.Have New Posts From Making Homemade Wine and Beer Delivered To Your EmailMy BlogsBeer Recipes – Making Homemade Wine and Beer – Wine Recipes - BenEvert.com - A Plethora of Info for the 21st Century

Tips for Successful Backyard Grape Growing

Published on 2011-05-09 07:46:00

By Jim BruceGrowing grapes in the backyard or garden can be a rewarding experience. It can also be quite a failure if not done properly. Grapevines are perennial plants and will grow for years to come. There are a few things to consider before you just jump in and start planting your grapevines. Otherwise, mistakes made at planting will haunt you in the future.Grapes need lots of sunshine. One of the biggest mistakes that the home gardener makes when growing grapes is to plant them in the s

Building a Grape Trellis.

Published on 2011-03-03 18:55:00

Oklahoma Gardening's Kim Rebek begins preparation for planting grapes in the small fruits garden by constructing a grape trellis system to support the weight of the grape vine.Very good video for learning the basics of building a grape trellis.My BlogsBeer Recipes – Making Homemade Wine and Beer – Wine Recipes - BenEvert.com - A Plethora of Info for the 21st Century

How To Keg Home Brewed Beer With The Coors Light Home Draft System

Published on 2011-02-02 23:15:00

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The Art of Winemaking

Published on 2011-01-03 17:59:00

Inside look at a winery in Fraser, Colorado. Informational Segment. Have New Posts From Making Homemade Wine and Beer Delivered To Your EmailMy BlogsBeer Recipes – Making Homemade Wine and Beer – Wine Recipes - BenEvert.com - A Plethora of Info for the 21st Century

Krausening Home Brewed Beer

Published on 2010-11-03 04:57:00

In a brewery, krausening would be done with fresh wort taken from the most recent batch made. For the homebrewer, Krausening is most often done with a small amount of wort made from dry malt extract. Alternately you can use a fresh batch of wort or keep some wort in a sterile container in the refrigerator from your last batch.A key question is how much wort to use for proper carbonation? A good rule of thumb is that you should add enough wort to raise the gravity of the beer three points. Fo

Green Tea and Ginger Wine

Published on 2010-10-03 06:09:00

Photo by: Kanko16 teaspoons or teabags of Green Tea1 cup chopped white or golden raisins1 ounce thinly sliced ginger root2 lbs granulated sugarzest & juice of 1 limezest & juice of 2 small lemonswater to 1 gallon1 tsp yeast nutrient1 pkt wine yeastBoil water and pour over all ingredients but yeast (in primary). When water cools to under 100 degrees F., add activated yeast. When specific gravity drops to 1.015-1.010, strain tea, ginger and zest. Transfer liquid to secondary and attach air