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.

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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Fig Wine Recipe
Beginner Jun 30, 2026

Fig Wine Recipe

This beginner-friendly fig wine recipe makes a rich, softly aromatic still fruit wine from ripe fresh figs. It is w...

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