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ALDC (Alpha Acetolactate Decarboxylase) is a brewing enzyme that has quietly become a staple in modern commercial breweries, particularly those pushing hop-forward styles or tight production schedules. For home brewers, ALDC can feel a little mysterious – but used correctly, it can be a powerful tool for improving flavour stability and reducing the risk of unwanted buttery notes. What Is ALDC? ALDC is an enzyme that works by converting alpha-acetolactate directly into acetoin

Dry hopping is one of the most powerful tools a home brewer has for building aroma and flavour in beer. Used correctly, it can lift a good beer into something truly memorable — bursting with fresh hop character. Used poorly, it can waste hops, mute aromas, or even introduce unwanted grassy notes. In this short guide, we’ll walk through what dry hopping is, when to do it, how long to leave hops in contact, and a few practical tips to help you get the most out of your hops at h

Wheat has been used in brewing for centuries, from classic Bavarian wheat beers to modern hazy pales and even stouts. But outside of wheat beer styles, many brewers ask the same question: What does wheat actually add to a beer — and will it change the colour? Let’s break it down. WHAT WHEAT ADDS TO A BREW Better Head Retention One of wheat’s biggest benefits is foam stability. Wheat is naturally high in proteins, which help create a thicker, longer-lasting head. Even small

If you’ve ever wondered why many UK brewers reach for liquid AMS instead of acid malt, the answer lies in a mix of brewing tradition, water chemistry, and German brewing law. What is AMS? AMS (often sold as CRS in the UK) is a blend of food‑grade acids, primarily sulphuric and hydrochloric acid. Its main role is to reduce water alkalinity and bring mash pH into the ideal brewing range, typically around 5.2–5.6. In practical terms, AMS helps improve mash efficiency, hop utilis

Few brewing ingredients have shaped beer styles quite like Pilsner malt . Light in colour, clean in flavour and endlessly versatile, it sits at the heart of some of the world’s most loved beers – from crisp Czech lagers to modern hop-forward pilsners. In this blog, we’ll take a quick look at where Pilsner malt came from, why it became so important, and how it fits into today’s brewing world. We’ll then finish by looking at the two Pilsner malts we offer from Crisp Malt : Germ

T90 hop pellets are the backbone of modern homebrewing. They’re efficient, easy to store, and give you reliable bitterness, flavour, and aroma — but there’s a lot going on behind the scenes that influences how they behave in your brew. What Are T90 Hop Pellets? T90 pellets are made by taking whole dried hop cones, removing a small percentage of leaf material, milling them into a powder, and compressing them into uniform green pellets. “T90” means 90% of the original hop mate