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The Great Divide: Home Brewing a West Coast Style vs. an East Coast Style IPA

The Great Divide: Home Brewing a West Coast Style vs. an East Coast Style IPA

The craft beer revolution has taken the world by storm, and the IPA - India Pale Ale - is undeniably at the forefront of this movement. Within the IPA category, two dominant regional styles have emerged as popular beers for homebrewers & pros alike: the West Coast IPA and the East Coast IPA. Each has its distinct characteristics, which make them unique and appealing to beer enthusiasts. today, we'll explore the key differences in home brewing a West Coast style IPA versus an East Coast style IPA, helping you decide which one suits your taste buds and brewing preferences. Which Hop Profile?...

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A Hoppy Backyard

A Hoppy Backyard

Imagine sipping a cold, refreshing homebrewed beer infused with the delightful aromas and flavors of hops you cultivated in your own backyard. The good news is, you don't need vast farmland or a green thumb to embark on this hoppy journey. In this post, we'll explore the joys of growing hops in your backyard, from selecting the right varieties to harvesting your own hops for that perfect pint. Both Derek & I have explored growing hops of various varieties in the back yard, and have had great success - yielding fun fresh hopped beers early in the fall season. Here are...

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Kviek Yeast - Some Like it Hot

Kviek Yeast - Some Like it Hot
What makes Kviek Yeast so special?

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Changes to Our Local Delivery Policy

Changes to Our Local Delivery Policy

Unfortunately our shop is not immune to the increased rising costs across the entire brewing industry. Our free local delivery service that we have been operating for the past number of years will be subject to some small changes going forward. Effective May 8th, 2023 all local delivery orders of less than $49.99 will be subject to a $5 delivery fee. All orders over the minimum threshold will continue to be eligible for free local delivery in the Greater Saint John region. For our customers from away, The Community Brew Shop will continue to offer fast & accurate nation wide...

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Brew Comp Prep - An In-Depth Look at 2 Classic Styles

Brew Comp Prep - An In-Depth Look at 2 Classic Styles

If you follow us on social media channels and are wondering about the 2 styles that you can brew for the Atlantic Home Brew Competition from Gahan - here is some more information. We recently posted some very basic recipes for the two styles, but want to remind people that there is some creative input allowed with these two styles, and you can still meet the Reinheitsgebot qualifications...or not! We won’t judge! For the competition, there are no strict parameters, so maybe you want to brew with adjuncts, use other bittering ingredients, spices, use processed sugar if you are really...

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