Hop Shop Journal

Home Brew Journal

Explore practical guides, recipes, and brewing tips across beer, wine, cider, and spirits — designed to help you get the most out of your ingredients and equipment. Whether you're starting your first batch or improving your setup, find clear, actionable advice to brew better at home.

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Pear Cider Recipe
Cider Aug 04, 2026

Pear Cider Recipe

This beginner-friendly pear cider recipe makes traditional fermented pear juice, usually called perry. Unlike pear ...

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Cherry Wine Recipe
Beginner Jul 11, 2026

Cherry Wine Recipe

This beginner-friendly cherry wine recipe makes a deep ruby fruit wine with ripe cherry aroma and enough structure ...

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Damson Wine Recipe
Beginner Jul 05, 2026

Damson Wine Recipe

This beginner-friendly damson wine recipe makes a rich, deeply coloured still fruit wine with dark plum, berry and ...

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Pear Wine Recipe
Beginner Jul 04, 2026

Pear Wine Recipe

This beginner-friendly pear wine recipe makes a pale, fragrant still fruit wine with delicate ripe-pear character. ...

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Apricot Wine Recipe
Beginner Jul 02, 2026

Apricot Wine Recipe

This beginner-friendly apricot wine recipe makes a pale-gold, fragrant still fruit wine with ripe stone-fruit chara...

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