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27 Jul

Celebrate Home Fermentation Day This Saturday, 1st August!

July 27, 2026
Posted by The Home Brewer's Shop

Celebrate Home Fermentation Day This Saturday, 1st August! Whether you love the gentle bubbling of an airlock, the satisfying crunch of a gherkin, or the creamy tartness of freshly set yoghurt, Saturday 1st August is...

09 Jul

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Cultivating Your Gut Garden: Why Real Fermentation Beats a Pill Every Time

July 9, 2026
Posted by The Home Brewer's Shop

When we think about health, we often focus on what we need to cut out or what specific nutrients we need to add. But the most important piece of the puzzle...

12 Feb

Non-Dairy

Choosing Plant-Based doesn’t mean you can’t have yoghurt – Homemade Plant-Based milk and yoghurt

September 15, 2025
Posted by The Home Brewer's Shop

Homemade Plant-Based milk and yoghurt offer several key benefits: You have control over the ingredients You can customise the flavour, add nutrients and avoid nasty additives They are lactose-free, allergy-friendly and a safe alternative...

26 Aug

Home Brew

How to Beat the Heat? – Home Brewing in a South African Summer

August 26, 2022
Posted by The Home Brewer's Shop

Most sachets of home brew ale yeast have a fermentation temperature range on the label like (12-25°C). But, unless you are brewing a beer style that warrants it (like a "Saison") the...

27 May

Home Brew

10 Reasons to Start Home Brewing

May 27, 2022
Posted by The Home Brewer's Shop

Let’s face it homebrewing is a cool hobby. I mean come on, making your own beer… it doesn’t get any better. This “cool factor” is enough to start many people on the road to...

27 May

Home Brew

Adding Flavours to Stouts

May 27, 2022
Posted by The Home Brewer's Shop

If it can be done, a brewer has probably done it to Stout. And when it’s done well, the results can be super good. Here are some tips for adding flavours to your Stouts. Grains Oat...