Some commercial beer drinkers may figure that they are drinking the best beer. Many homebrewers make superior beers and so we should. We have fewer taxes, no labour costs and no restrictions on costs of ingredients.
Some homebrews however are woeful and many would agree. At Homebrewers Warehouse we see a big future for quality brews. We encourage brewers to avoid supermarket brews. The same brew is sold to Hobart in the middle of winter. Your brew can fluctuate in quality due to temperature and chlorine in the water.

Recognised leaders Papazian Noonan and Australia’s own Dave Edney all advise of temperature controls and water quality. We have advocated the use of 514 Ale Yeast as more suitable for our climate. We have also implemented a system of free filtered water.

The yeast has performed well and the water has shown brewers the benefits of removing chlorine and chloramines.

We have always stressed cleaning as being more important that so called “Sterilising”

The malt needs to be fresh, no less than 18 months to use by. The hops should preferably be fibrous and sticky in the can indicating that fresh hops have been employed by the manufacturer. Goodies like corn syrups and extra malt add body head retention and improve mouth feel. Extra malt also adds flavour and sweetness. Cane sugar produces cidery acidic brews. Dextrose is a better choice than sugar.

The six quality must haves are …
1. Fresh malt.
2. Fresh hops.
3. A suitable high temperature yeast.
4. Quality goodies .
5. A proper cleaner.
6. Good water.

We can help improve your brew.

Try a fresh hopped brew with the goodies and filtered water – Brew the best.

Remember you are not bound to your nearest brew outlet. If you are not happy with a sub-standard result, go mail order or order online from our website…

www.homebrewerswarehouse.com.au
Cheers… Younga!