English IPA
Legend reports that India Pale Ale (IPA) was originally crafted with large amounts of alcohol and hops to preserve the beer on its long sea voyage to the British colony …
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Secondary Fermentation, Pros and Cons
by Al Folsom When we start new brewers off at Keystone, the process includes fermenting the beer in a plastic bucket, siphoning (racking) to the bottling bucket, and bottling. The …
Sulfites Are Your Friends
by Dave Salaba Many of our customers hesitate to use sulfites in their wine because they have heard negative things. They’ve heard that sulfites in wine, particularly red wine, can …
Imperial Red Ale
This is an amped-up version of the classic American Red Ale, featuring a full body and a rich, toasty-caramelly malt profile. Generous quantities of the highest quality American hops contribute …
Oktoberfest
The appealing copper color and widely recognized malty sweetness have made Oktoberfests a popular seasonal brew. Our Oktoberfest is adapted from traditional German Märzen lagers which were brewed in March …
Dunkelweizen
Dunkelweizen is German for “dark wheat.” Smooth wheat blends well with dark malts to produce a cloudy, light-bodied ale with subtle richness. The Bavarian Wheat yeast completes the style with …
Belgian White
Our thirst-quenching wheat beer is a authentic rendition of this classic style. While the wheat has a mild flavor, the coriander, bitter Curacao, and Belgian yeast give it its distinctive …
The Various Forms of Hops
by Al Folsom When buying hops for their next beer, homebrewers are often confused by the forms in which they are found. At Keystone Homebrew, we carry hops as whole …
Wine and Oak
by Jason Harris Oak often contributes significant flavor to wine. Finding the right oak character for the wine variety can truly raise the complexity and flavor to the next level. …