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.

White Dessert Wines
Wine Recipe Mar 18, 2026

White Dessert Wines

White Dessert Wines Recipe 1 2 litres Apple Juice 2 lb Bananas 1 litre White Grape Juice 1 ½ lb Granulated Sugar...

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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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cider
Cider Mar 18, 2026

cider

Cider Making cider at home is a very rewarding way of using apples, which might otherwise go to waste, to produce a r...

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