Quick Guide to pH Meter Usage and Care
by The Beverage People Measuring pH requires some understanding of the equipment in order to measure correctly. Furthermore, care of the electrode…
Author: Gabe of the Bev Peeps
Gabe is a Sonoma State University alumnus with a BA in History and BS in accounting. He is a CPA trained in financial statement audits and tax preparation. He has also spent considerable time working in the hobby world of home fermentation (beer, wine, cheese, etc) and as well as a stretch in commercial brewing at Moylan's Brewing Company. Under the guidance of homebrew pioneers Byron Burch and Nancy Vineyard, as well as industry expert Bob Peak, he became a Beverage People teacher of home brewing and cheese making classes. He is a BJCP National-rank beer judge, and has served in various volunteer positions with local homebrewing and cheesemaking clubs including Treasurer, VP, and President. Gabe is one of the shareholders of the corporation.
Cleaning Raw Wood Materials
by Gabe Jackson of The Beverage People Untreated wood presents a cleaning challenge. Due to the porosity of the wood, it is…
CIDER EQUIPMENT RENTALS BY OWNER – Sonoma County – listing in the comments fields
Got Cidermaking Equipment? This equipment rental listing blog is a free resource for both the equipment renters as well as the equipment owners….
APPLES FOR SALE BY OWNER – Sonoma County – listing in the comments fields
Got Apples? This apple listing blog is a free resource for both the cider maker as well as the grower. Local growers can…
WINE EQUIPMENT RENTALS BY OWNER – Sonoma County – listing in the comments fields
Got Wine Equipment? This equipment rental listing blog is a free resource for both the equipment renters as well as the equipment owners….
GRAPES FOR SALE BY OWNER – Sonoma County – listing in the comments fields
Got Grapes? This grape listing blog is a free resource for both the wine maker as well as the grower. Local growers can list…
Pressure Checking a Draft System
I’ve seen many sad faces of customers returning to our store with empty gas canisters, still uncertain how their gas got away from…
TA Titration – How often does the sodium hydroxide neutralizer need to be replaced?
The neutralizer used to perform a titratable acidity test is a liquid sodium hydroxide reagent. I’d recommend you always purchase and use a…
Is it normal for a plate filter to leak from the pads?
Yes, if the plates are not encased in a housing. The filter pads are made of naturally absorbent materials. Some wine will always…