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Hoppy Anniversary: Celebrating 10 Years of League of Brewers
From two mates brewing in a garage to one of New Zealand's favourite homebrew destinations, League of Brewers has spent the last 10 years helping brewers, distillers and fermenters craft something special.
Making Mead
Dan shares the tips and lessons that transformed his mead-making journey.
Winexpert 8L Sauvignon Blanc wine kit
Dan shares how a Winexpert Sauvignon Blanc kit went from disappointing to delicious, proving that great wine is worth the wait.
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Making Gin From a Still Spirits Distiller's Artisan Gin Ingredients Kit
Thinking about making your own gin? Here's Matt's first experience with the Still Spirits Artisan Gin Ingredients Kit.
Distilling with the Grainfather G30
Ed shares why he swapped his traditional still for the Grainfather G30, and how it made distilling easier, cleaner and more versatile.
Making Brandy from a Wine Kit
What do you do with an expired wine kit? Turn it into brandy! Follow this fun experiment and discover how an old Pinot Gris kit became a smooth, fruity spirit.
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Yeast - Liquid or Dried?
Dried or liquid yeast - which is best? Jamie breaks down the pros and cons of each to help you choose the right yeast for your next brew.
Probing the minds of pro brewers
Jamie McQuillan gets into the heads of New Zealand’s brewers to discover exactly what is required to make a great beer.
In a fizz over bottle conditioning?
Bottle conditioning can be simple and rewarding - when you get it right. Learn the key tips to achieve perfectly carbonated beer and avoid common pitfalls.
To Fruit or Not to Fruit
Want to brew with fruit? Jamie shares his top tips for creating balanced, flavour-packed fruited beers, from choosing the right fruit to getting the best results.
For the Love of Saisons
Love Belgian farmhouse ales? Jamie shares his top tips for brewing a crisp, refreshing saison, from water and yeast selection to creating authentic farmhouse character.
NZ Pilsner with S-189
Ed shares his go-to recipe for a crisp, refreshing New Zealand Pilsner, including his favourite ingredients and why Fermentis S-189 has become his lager yeast of choice.