NovaBirra Holy IPA
A clean, bright India Pale Ale, generously hopped with Chinook and Mosaic, then dry-hopped to unleash tropical-fruit and citrus aromas.
Brewing notebook
The brewing notebook
Recipes, techniques, style readings and resources: everything we’ve learned, shared.
Style
The beer family — multiple choice
Alcohol
From light to heady
Bitterness
From mild to bold
Colour
From blonde to amber
NovaBirra Big Nose Triple
Our Triple: a powerful amber ale, hopped with Nugget and Willamette. Dry hopping with Alsatian Triskel adds a layer to this complex yet easy-drinking beer.
How to carry out bottle conditioning
The traditional method, step by step: why and how to create the fizz in the bottle, the sugar calculation, bottling and storage.
Delicious BIPA
A hoppy amber at the crossroads of worlds: the caramelised roundness of a Belgian and the citrus punch of Chinook and Simcoe.
Liberty Blonde
A classic Belgian blonde, round and golden: a subtle fruity nose, a fine balance between sweetness and bitterness, and a resinous character courtesy of Sorachi Ace.
White Blossom Saison
A light blonde saison with elderflower: subtle floral aromas, a fruity touch and a discreet bitterness. Brew the perfect summer pint.
The styles of Belgian beer
A panorama of the great Belgian brewing families — from the lambics of the Senne valley to the abbey triples — with their characteristics and examples.
The 4 basic ingredients of beer
Water, malt, yeast, hops: four ingredients, infinite beers. The role of each in craft brewing.
How to use a hydrometer
After the thermometer, the brewer's most important tool. What it's for, how to read it correctly, and when to use it.
How to nail your brew day
The success of a brew comes down to preparation. The countdown, from two weeks out to the big day: recipe, shopping, equipment, cleanliness.
The Weizen, German wheat beer
All about the wheat beer of southern Germany: its characteristics, the traditional method, and that fruity, spicy character signed by the yeast.
Glossary of craft brewing
A little lexicon of brewing and tasting terms, from A to Y. Keep it handy.
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