Homebrewers Mercantile Summer 2026 Newsletter
Homebrewers Mercantile Newsletter – Summer 2026 The Craft Newsletter · Summer 2026 Sun, Suds & Summer Pours Brew fresh. Brew local. Brew better! Summer 2026 · Two Featured Recipes · Food Pairings · Brewing Tips · homebrewersmercantile.com Sun, Suds & Summer Pours Brew fresh. Brew local. Brew better! The days are long, the grill is […]
Citrus Haze Wheat Ale
A Bright and Refreshing Citrus Hazy Wheat Ale By Homebrewers Mercantile Brew Team | Published June 22, 2026 Soft, hazy, and packed with fresh citrus character – this Citrus Hazy Wheat Ale layers white wheat malt, Citra, Amarillo, orange zest, coriander, and expressive wheat beer yeast into a refreshing 5-gallon summer recipe. About the Style […]
Citrus Bomb IPA
A Bright and Punchy American IPA By Homebrewers Mercantile Brew Team | Published October 24, 2025 Juicy grapefruit and orange zest meet a crisp, refreshing bitterness in this American IPA. Built for saturated hop aroma with a clean, dry finish, this balanced yet vibrant recipe is the one you will brew again and again. About […]
Brewing Process Overview for New Brewers
New to Brewing – An Overview of the Brewing Process | Homebrewers Mercantile New to Brewing: An Overview of the Brewing Process By Homebrewers Mercantile Brew Team | Published March 2, 2026 Beer brewing follows the same big rhythm no matter which method you choose: make wort, ferment it cleanly, then package it without introducing […]
New Brewers Guide to Equipment
New to Brewing – A Guide to Equipment | Homebrewers Mercantile New to Brewing: A Guide to Equipment By Homebrewers Mercantile Brew Team | Published March 2, 2026 Starting homebrewing is a lot easier when you understand what each piece of equipment does – and which items you can skip until you know you love […]
Home Brewing Glossary
A Complete A-Z Guide By Homebrewers Mercantile Brew Team | Published March 2, 2026 New to brewing or just need a quick refresher? This glossary translates the most common homebrewing terms into plain English, with enough detail to help you brew better beer. Estimated Read Time: 12-18 minutes At a Glance What this is: A […]
Corned Beef and Cabbage
Corned Beef and Cabbage A St. Patrick’s Day classic of tender corned beef simmered with cabbage and root vegetables, perfectly suited to pair with a pint of Dry Irish Stout. By Homebrewers Mercantile | St. Patrick’s Day Pairing A Traditional Irish-American Pub Feast Corned beef and cabbage is a beloved Irish-American tradition, especially associated with […]
Dry Irish Stout
Dry Irish Stout A pub classic dry Irish stout with creamy body from flaked barley, firm roast from black barley, and earthy bitterness from East Kent Goldings. By Homebrewers Mercantile | Updated January 24, 2026 BJCP Style Target: 15A – Irish Stout Expected outcome: a moderately low to moderately high roast character that can suggest […]
Malt Matters: How Different Grains Shape Flavor and Color
Topics and Takeaways By Homebrewers Mercantile Brew Team | Published February 5, 2026 A fast, practical tour of malt – the base of your beer. We break down base and specialty grains, show how they steer flavor and color, give starter percentages, and share three example grain bills. Throughout, we link to products so […]
Getting To Know Your Hops
A Homebrewer’s Guide To Flavor, Aroma, And Experimentation When I brewed my first batch of beer, hops were just a line item on the recipe sheet: “1 oz Cascade, 60 min.” I knew they were important, but I did not really understand how or why. Fast forward a few years and now I spend an […]
