Visit any large city in the United States today, and you’ll discover an ever-increasing amount of craft and microbreweries. Microbreweries and craft breweries are similar in almost every way, with a few exceptions.
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Craft Brews: What Determines Alcohol Content?
How much alcohol is in the last beer you drank? Do you know how to determine the amount of alcohol, and why it’s in your brew? Read on to find out. Craft brewing is an incredibly diverse industry. Brewers have a touch of artistry at how they craft their beers, with fermentation times, yeasts and […]
Lager vs. Ale
Around the world there are various styles of brilliantly crafted beers. From popular crisp lagers to heavy roasted stout there is a beer for just about everyone. Beer is comprised of four main ingredients: water, yeast, malt and hops. It seems so simple! So, how do breweries create such unique flavors? The answer is in […]
Hydroponics and Marijuana
When it comes to growing cannabis, hydroponics is an attractive option for growing high-quality buds. A hydroponics setup tends to produce plants quickly (relative to traditional growing methods) and can be used in just about any sized space. Additionally, utilizing hydroponics in cannabis production allows growers to precisely control the nutrients the plants are receiving; […]
No Soil? No Problem! An In-Depth Look at Hydroponics
Hydroponics is a popular (and rapidly growing) horticulture method that involves growing plants without soil.Thanks to years of research, there are several hydroponics setup options today. Success in hydroponics is achieved when root health is carefully monitored. Hydroponics is derived from the Greek words “hydro”, meaning (you guessed it) “water”, and “ponos”, meaning “labor. Put […]
