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If you’re not familiar with the beer growler concept, now is a great time to catch up. A growler is a container that holds beer straight from the tap, so you can enjoy it at home or elsewhere. The growler name has been in …
Crafting your own homebrew beer requires the right bottle choices to preserve the integrity of your product. But how do you make the choice when there are so many options available? Craft beers require durable, food-safe containers that ensure your beverages taste as good …
The opportunity to bring home fresh beer right from the brewer’s tap is made possible by the age-old beer growler system. In theory, you can walk into a local bar or brewery and ask for a fill up of either a traditional 32- or 64-ounce …
In the canning world, there are several choices you have to make in order to create a safe-to-eat product. The most important choice is which type of canning process to use to achieve your desired results. There are two types of canning processes: water …
When you have a garden full of fresh, healthy vegetables but aren’t sure what to do with them, it may be time to consider canning. Canning has many benefits, both for your diet and your wallet. However, if not done properly, canning can be dangerous. …
Making pickles can be a great family tradition that keeps your fridge stocked with delicious, crisp jars of pickles throughout the year. To keep your stored pickle jars as fresh as possible, it’s helpful to know what to look for when monitoring for pickle …
Ever wonder just what makes pickles taste so darn good? There is actually a lot of science that goes into the making of a delicious pickle. It’s quite fascinating to consider what a few ingredients put together can create. The better you understand the science …
When you think of well-known canned foods, you might picture a can of Spam or the little Vienna sausages that are easy to find in the supermarket. But what you may not know is there are some pretty unusual and even downright weird foods available …
A popular question among cold brew newbies is about the length of time required to properly steep your coffee beans. It’s a valid question, as mastering the art of cold brew coffee relies on your patience to wait for the finished product. The Immersion Process …
Cold brew coffee isn’t the same beverage as iced coffee. When you pour hot brewed coffee over ice cubes, you create an enjoyable drink, but according to cold brew coffee lovers, it’s a far cry from the masterful work of coffee art, known as cold …