New to brew?
If you’re new to brew then this section is for you. Please have a look at the posts below which should help point you in the right direction.
Unraveling the Art of Distillation: Pot Distilling vs. Reflux Distilling
Introduction Distillation is an age-old process that has played a significant role in producing various spirits and liquors throughout history.Read more...The Art of Fining Beer: A Guide to Achieving Clarity and Flavour
Beer has been enjoyed by people around the world for centuries, and its appeal lies not only in its tasteRead more...Brew With Us – 5L Kitchen Brewer instructions
Thank you for purchasing this 5L kit from The Malt Miller – proof that great beer can come in smallRead more...Make your own great wine at home
Making wine at home doesn't have to mean growing grapes and tramping on them in your bathtub (unless that's yourRead more...Muntons Craft Your Own Malt Extracts
Muntons have launched a new and exciting range of malt extracts that promise to be just as good as allRead more...How to cut holes in stainless steel brewing vessels
Customising your brew kit with an extra valve, thermowell, or electric element can really improve the flexibility of your vesselsRead more...How to use liquid yeast
Liquid yeast gives you the widest choice of fresh yeast strains for every beer style imaginable - but it takesRead more...Does yeast make a difference?
At The Malt Miller, we stock well over 300 varieties of yeast. But what's the difference between all these strains?Read more...Hydrometers and Refractometers
You may have seen the initials “OG” and “FG” on a recipe, but what do these mean? Original gangster? FinalRead more...Brewing pumps explained
A pump is a great addition to almost any brewing set up. Here’s our quick guide to where you’d useRead more...5 Top Tips for brewing a beer kit
Beer kits are a fantastic gift, and we’re sure many of you will receive one in the next few weeks!Read more...How to start home brewing
Homebrewing is a brilliant hobby (we would say that, wouldn’t we) but we know it can be a little overwhelmingRead more...Brewers Insights – Cleaning and Sanitising
This week, lets have a look at different products for cleaning and sanitising. The range of products has increased hugelyRead more...Brewers Insights – How to read a beer recipe and calculate liquor volumes
Hello, this week we have had many questions form brewers who are making recipe kits asking about various different partsRead more...Controlling Fermentation Temperature
In this video we show you how to build your own fermentation chamber from a fridge. For most home brewers this one step has the biggest leap forward in the quality of beer that you can produce at home. We also talk about using a glycol chiller to maintain and manage fermentation temperatures. One…
Mangrove Jacks beer kits and brewery in a box
In this video we show you just how easy it is to start home brewing your own beer using theRead more...So you want to start kegging your home brew
One of the most asked questions we get asked is what do I need to start kegging my beer? We offer three kinds of corny keg, reconditioned ones, new TMM kegs and new AEB kegs. Whats the difference between the kegs? Well the new corny keg is completely new, made in Italy, they are taller…