How to Brew Like A Pro – 5 Pro Brewing Tips
Today’s article is about “how to brew like a pro”. I’ve been brewing for 25 years now on various systems and in different countries. I still don’t like being called…
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Installing a Brewery Tips and Thoughts
I am currently in the middle of helping a client set up a new 20HL brewery. I decided to write down my thoughts as and then distill those in to…
US Brewery Project
Buying Good Chinese Brewing Equipment – 5 Tips
I get asked about “buying good Chinese brewing equipment” all time. The price point makes Chinese brewing equipment attractive. However, Chinese manufacturing suffers from pre-conceived notions of making poor quality…
This is me brewing on a DME system in Wuxi, China
Neil Playfoot on Brewing – On the Radio
Hey I was doing a search and found this old interview I did for Radio Van in Armenia. It was myself Neil Playfoot on brewing. I had completely forgotten about…
How to Design a Beer Recipe With Images
Today’s article is how to design a beer recipe. I’m not sure how I haven’t written this article before. It really should have been one of the first I wrote…
Hop Back Used to Add Aroma and Flavor Not Bitterness
Brewing Glossary – Updated for 2020
Please download our Brewing Glossary for free today. We have put together this PDF to reflect the ever developing brewing industry. I know I need to update it again to…
Bespoke Brewing Solutions Cellar Room
What Equipment Do I Need to Start A Brewery?
In today’s article we ask “what equipment do I need to start a brewery?” looking at costs too. As a brewing consultant I get asked about this subject a lot.…
Types of Breweries – What’s are the Differences?
Today we are going to look at the most common types of breweries that exist. It’s a follow-up to our article how to start a brewery. However works as a…
Free Resources from Asian Beer Network
We have a variety of PDF's and other downloadable free resources. We will add to this page as we go along. I hope you find these resources useful. If you…
Six Rock Saison - Fat Fat Beer Horse: Made with Sweet Potatoes
How to Start a Brewery – Where do you Start?
In today’s article on how to start a brewery; we are going to discuss some of the key points to help you on your way. Today, we will start with…
Chinese Beer Stats – Is the Future Bright?
In today's article we are going to look at some Chinese beer stats. In the hope we predict some trends as to what might happen in the coming years. China…
Seven Health Benefits of Beer
Today we are going to talk a bout the health benefits of beer. We will preface the article by saying that this is with low to moderate drinking. If you…
The Growth of Craft Beer in South East Asia
The Growth of Craft Beer in South East Asia
Today we are going to talk about the growth of craft beer in South East Asia. The big caveat being Covid-19 may have set back predicted growth. However, indications are…
Craft Head Lola - Cherry Cola Cider
Covid-19 & Craft – Brewers Coming Back Stronger
Many industries have been affected by Covid-19. From the multi-billion-dollar soccer industry to shoe-shines working on the street and everybody in between. Today though; we talk about "Covid-19 & Craft".…
Brewing with Chilis – When and how Much to Use
Today we discuss brewing with Chilis as part of our brewing with herbs. Yes I know chilis aren't herbs; but well I like brewing with chilis. I brewed a beer…
Brewing with Herbs
Brewing With Herbs – When and How Much to Use?
I started writing my brewing with herbs series then realized I forgot to write an introduction piece. I apologize however but I got so caught up in the articles it…
Elderflowers and Beer
Brewing with Elderflowers – Easy to Follow Guide
Today's article is about brewing with elderflowers. It is the third part of our brewing with herbs series. So let's start with what are elderflowers? Elderflowers are the product of…
Brewing with Juniper Berries
Brewing with Juniper Berries
Today we are going to have a quick look at brewing with Juniper berries as a part of our brewing with herbs series. Juniper berries are mostly associated with gin…
Brewing with Heather – Time to Experiment
Today we have a short article about brewing with heather. There is a long history of using heather in beer. For example in Scotland during the 1700's ferns and heather…
Malt Being Milled Ready For Brewing
Malt Substitution Chart for Swaen, Weyermanns, Dingemanns and Gladfields Malt
In todays article we want to give you a malt substitution chart for Swaen, Weyermanns, Dingemanns and Gladfields malt. The above malt suppliers are the most popular in the Chinese…