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.

Red Dessert Wines
Wine Recipe Mar 18, 2026

Red Dessert Wines

Red Dessert Wines Recipe 1 2 lb Elderberries 4 lb Blackberries ½ lb Raspberries 1 litre Red Grape Juice 1 ½ lb G...

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Apple Wine Recipe
Beginner Mar 18, 2026

Apple Wine Recipe

This beginner-friendly apple wine recipe makes a crisp, pale-gold still country wine from fresh pressed apples. It ...

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Bramble Wine 2
Wine Recipe Mar 18, 2026

Bramble Wine 2

Bramble Wine 2 A dry white made with bramble tips 2.5kg of lackberry shoots 2 Bananas 250g of Concentrated white gra...

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Bramble Wine 1
Wine Recipe Mar 18, 2026

Bramble Wine 1

Bramble Wine 1 A dry rose made with bramble jelly. 450g of Bramble jelly 1 litre of Apple juice 250g of Concentrated...

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