Beer Ingredients Information, Substitutions, and FAQ's

What is the grain mill gap setting?
Our milled grains are milled (AKA crushed, or cracked) at predetermined "gap" settings that we have determined to be most ideal for that particula...
Mon, Jan 26, 2026 at 11:59 AM
Base Malt Comparisons & Substitutions
Malt Type  Viking Malt Briess Malting Weyermann® Crisp Malting (UK) Great Western Typical Characteristics & Usage 2-Row Pale (...
Fri, Jan 30, 2026 at 5:16 PM
What is the difference between Cryo, Pellet, and Cone hops? Which should I use?
Choosing Your Hops: Whole Cone, Pellets, and Cryo 1. Whole Cone Hops These are the hops in their most natural form, dried, compressed, and bagged. Ol...
Wed, Mar 18, 2026 at 3:12 PM
How to Read Your Beer Kit Recipe Sheet
Our recipe sheets are designed to work for multiple brewing methods (Liquid Malt Extract, Dry Malt Extract, and All-Grain) while using the same specialty ma...
Wed, Feb 18, 2026 at 3:24 PM
Should I choose DME or LME for my extract beers?
If you are brewing with malt extract, you’ll eventually face the big question: Dried Malt Extract (DME) or Liquid Malt Extract (LME)? Both will make excelle...
Thu, Mar 19, 2026 at 5:32 PM
What's in the box? Opening and Brewing a MoreBeer ingredient kit
Unboxing your ingredients is the first step to a great brew day. Because we offer several ways to brew, from traditional methods to our new "Flash Brew...
Tue, Mar 24, 2026 at 2:39 PM
My Starting Gravity came out too low. What can I do?
Here is a reformatted, customer-facing version of your guide. I’ve toned down the "instructional" feel and replaced it with a supportive, "pr...
Fri, Mar 20, 2026 at 5:29 PM
What are "Flameout" or "0 minute" hops, how long do I steep them? How is this different from Whirlpool hops?
In the world of homebrewing, "Flameout" is a term that sounds intense, but it’s actually one of the easiest ways to take your beer from "good...
Fri, Mar 20, 2026 at 5:40 PM
How Long Do Brewing Ingredients Stay Fresh? How should I store my brewing ingredients?
To brew the best beer possible, you need the freshest ingredients. While brewing supplies don't "spire" in the same way milk does, they do los...
Tue, Mar 24, 2026 at 2:51 PM
Brewing Yeast Quick Comparison Guide: Brands and Strains
Choosing the right yeast is the single most important decision in your brewing process, as it dictates the final character, aroma, and mouthfeel of your bee...
Thu, Mar 26, 2026 at 5:16 PM