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Brewing Equipment in Erie, Pennsylvania Dave Skonieczka grew up on the Erie.

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In 1981, while living in Colorado, he became interested in home brewing and brewed his first batch of beer. He makes beer and wine on a regular basis from the many beer ingredients and wine kits that he has in stock. Dave says, “The more I learn about beer or wine making the less I realize I actually understand. The great aspect of beer, wine, and mead making is the interaction of the ingredients necessary to produce a desired result.

06/25/2024

Do you know why the dry hopping method is often used? Added after the beer has already fermented, dry hopping adds a hoppy aroma to the beer, as no bitterness is added with this technique. For this reason, this type of beer hopping is used in many commercial beers.

06/20/2024

A big difference between lagers and ales is the fermentation temperature. Ales ferment around 68°F, while lager ferment around 50°F. Maintaining the right temperature is a vital part of the fermentation process, but it’s easy with the right supplies.

06/18/2024

When just beginning in the home brewing hobby, you have a great deal of freedom. The most important decision you will have to make is what type of beer you want to brew. Fortunately, the basic equipment is the same, so you when you want to try something new, you only have to change ingredients.

06/13/2024

The primary difference between ales and lagers is that ales are top fermented and lagers are bottom fermented. Also, ales can withstand higher temperatures during brewing, reducing the need for refrigeration; conversely, lagers will require some type of refrigeration.

06/11/2024

Many first time home brewers think that if their liquid yeast packet swelled up but doesn’t seem to be fermenting the beer, that they did something wrong. This is typically not the case; your beer will eventually start fermenting. However, you might want to make a starter next time.

06/06/2024

When introducing hops to the wort after boiling, it is known as "dry hopping." This can increase the hops' aroma and flavor in your beer without increasing the bitterness of it.

06/04/2024

Stainless steel conicals are used by advanced home brewers for fermenting beer. They are expensive, but allow primary and secondary fermentation to occur within the same vessel. Most come with a spigot to make racking the beer easier.

05/30/2024

If you're a big enough beer fan to brew your own, perhaps you should make a trip to Oktoberfest. It is a 16-day event held in Munich, Bavaria, Germany, that usually runs from late September to the first weekend in October. More than 5 million people attend the event from all over the world.

05/28/2024

One of the great benefits of homebrewing is the ability to experiment with the flavors and recipes of your beer. Homebrewers are known for adding fruit, chocolate, and spices to their brews to help produce a unique beer you won’t find in stores.

05/23/2024

Did you know that, before thermometers were invented, brewers would dip their thumb into the brew to find the right temperature before adding yeast? If it were too cold, the yeast wouldn’t grow, and if it was too hot, the yeast would die.

05/21/2024

Is there a person in your life who talks about different kinds of beer the way many people discuss the nuances of wine? You may want to consider getting him or her some supplies to begin brewing his or her own beer from home.

05/16/2024

To achieve high quality clarity in a home brew, keep these tips in mind: cool the wort as quickly as possible, use a grain with lower protein amounts, stick with a medium-to-high flocculation yeast, and use cold storage.

05/14/2024

Are you a beginning home brewer? The most common question asked by beginners is “where do I start?” While you will need an airlock, bottles and of course bottle cappers, a very important piece of equipment you will need is a boiling pot large enough to hold a minimum of 3 gallons. The larger the boiling pot, the better.

05/09/2024

Sugars are used in beer production to provide food for the yeast, which is how carbon dioxide and alcohol are created (they are waste products). Different types of primer sugars, including honey, and quantities will yield different results. Try experimenting with them.

05/07/2024

The yeast pitching rate is the amount of live yeast cells that ferment your beer. To make sure your homebrew comes out with the right taste, you want to make sure you have the perfect amount of yeast. Under-pitching or over-pitching can produce undesirable flavors.

05/02/2024

Despite what you may have heard, brewing your own beers at home doesn’t have to cost you a fortune. If you’re ready to learn more about just how affordable home brewing can be, we’re always happy to show you the ropes.

04/30/2024

The first few times you brew at home will be an exercise in patience. Fermentation will take at least two weeks (longer for some brews), and carbonization will take additional time. However, once you become accustomed to how things progress, you will find the wait worthwhile.

04/25/2024

The most common ingredients used to home brew beer are malt, malt extract, yeast, hops, and water. Other ingredients, such as fruits, vegetables, herbs, spices, sugars, and/or unmalted grains, may be used as well.

04/23/2024

When you’re brewing at home, it can be tempting to just use your hands for grabbing things out of the wort, or to be lax about sterilization. Unfortunately, this can introduce bacteria and other substances into the brew that will drastically change the flavor.

04/18/2024

What is the best type of beer grain to use for crafting beers with supreme body and head retention qualities? Dextrin Malt. This type of grain can produce a full bodied beer with an exceptional head when prepared at the right temperatures.

04/16/2024

When you store your beer, do you place it in the fridge upright or on its side? Believe it or not, but it is better to store beer upright, because it minimizes oxidation and contamination from the bottle cap.

04/11/2024

A basic kit and set of ingredients is a good place to start with your homebrewing, but most homebrewers will branch out quickly. Upgrading your various pieces of equipment will make it much easier to produce the exact brews and recipes that you want.

04/09/2024

Most home brewers use malt extract, which simplifies the beer making process by allowing them to bypass the mashing procedure. The extract contains sugars that the yeast will consume during fermentation, producing alcohol and carbon dioxide.

04/04/2024

You will need to sanitize all your equipment, including your bottles, before starting any batch. There are several different methods (besides boiling) that are quite effective, and we sell a number of safe, over-the-counter sanitizers expressly for this purpose.

04/02/2024

How long should the wort be boiled? Optimum times for boiling the wort to ensure a quality batch of homemade beer are at least 60 minutes for regular brews and 90 minutes or more for lighter beers.

03/28/2024

Does your circle of friends include several people who love discussing the nuances of beer? By brewing your own beer, you’ll be able to fuel more discussion among your friends.

03/26/2024

It’s important to remember that you don’t have to be a brilliant chef in the kitchen to create delicious homebrew beer. Many people opt to use an ingredient kit the first several times they make beer to ensure it comes out right the first time.

03/21/2024

You might be surprised at how long it takes to cool down 5 gallons of boiling wort, but the faster you chill it, the better the beer. Instead of using an ice bath, a wort chiller can cool the entire batch in a matter of minutes.

03/19/2024

The brewing vessel that holds the mash at a constant or increasing temperature is called a mash tun. This product is vital when homebrewing your own beer since the mashing process will result in wort, which will provide the alcohol in your beer.

03/14/2024

We recognize that no one wants to spend a fortune just to brew the exact same beer they can get on special at the bar. Rest assured that we can help you learn how to make inexpensive brews that will actually allow you to save money over drinking out.

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3723 W 12th Street
Erie, PA
16505

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+18148337747

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http://www.beerwinemakingeriepa.com/wine

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