March has kicked off, and here’s the state of things in the Rysk Landscape as we move into spring! Talk about what’s shakin in the brewhouse and vlog set, and where we’re heading for the season. Things are rolling in … Continued

Small batch for homebrewers would be a one or two gallon ‘stovetop’ batch of beer. Ideal for 6-12 bottles it’s a perfect way for the tipplers to brew small batches of beer, at low cost with kitchen equipment! Luke and … Continued

Well – it’s been a rather hectic holiday season, and we’ve gotten way out of sync with production. Here’s a quick ‘catch-up’ episode to let you know what’s been happening, and what’s coming up in 2020 for the Rysk Brewing … Continued

Waste in homebrewing isn’t insignificant. We waste water, grain, time, and more – so how can you be a more mindful brewer? Here are 5 areas you can easily eliminate waste in your home-brewery! As always – the home-brewing hobby … Continued

When it comes to fizz – you can thank the process of ‘conditioning’. Whether done in bottles with priming or in kegs on CO2, conditioning provides necessary flavour enhancements and of course additional fizz. This episode Greg and Luke talk … Continued

When you start brewing – kits are the easiest way to get a ‘first crack’ at making a drinkable beer, with the fewest steps and highest likelyhood of success. But what comes next? This episode – we talk about the … Continued

Winter is coming! If you don’t yet have a fancy indoor brewing system then like many – you’re probably stuck brewing in the kitchen too. This episode we talk kitchen brewing tips, and ideas for new homebrewers. Be sure to … Continued

With fall comes Pumpkin Spice (eww) and Oktoberfest. Seasonal beer is getting ready for aging and sale. Ciders are fermenting, and winter is coming! Lets talk about simple winter brewing, to fill those bottles and kegs, and what to look … Continued

This week – I sampled a co-workers first homebrew. Some great notes on this beer both as a first brew, and as a recipe in general. Objective tasting of homebrew is essential to growing and learning as a brewer. A … Continued

Testing your wort during the mash and boil process is critical to nailing your brewing process and making sure that you’re on track with the intents of your recipe. This episode, Luke and Greg talk about testing wort during your … Continued