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What is Lactic Fermentation?

What is Lactic Fermentation?

The two most common methods of fermentation are alcoholic and lactic acid fermentation. The most well-known type might be alcoholic fermentation used in many foods and beverages, beer, wine, teas, sausages, breads, and more, although lactic acid fermentation is...

The Awesomeness of a Beer Cellar

The Awesomeness of a Beer Cellar

Most of us have heard of a wine cellar, but did you know that home brew enthusiasts can get the same enjoyment from a beer cellar?  Stashing your favorite home brew is definitely possible and it’s pretty awesome to have a full supply of your favorite beer whenever you...

Drain-to-Waste Vs. Recirculating Hydroponic Systems

Drain-to-Waste Vs. Recirculating Hydroponic Systems

  Setting up your hydroponic grow system is exciting, although with different types of grow systems and supplies can be confusing to know which is best for you.  No matter what type of hydroponic growing system you choose, there are basically only two options...

Is Pickle Beer A Summer Brew You’d Try?

Is Pickle Beer A Summer Brew You’d Try?

  With spring in the air and summer around the corner, home brewers everywhere have visions of sunny days and cold brews dancing in their head. Nothing says summer more than cracking a cold one on a hot sunny day. As you think about the next batch you’re going to...

FloraFlex Products

FloraFlex Products

You can find FloraFlex hydroponic growing supplies at Rainmakers Supply, including combo hydroponic nutrients for various plant stages as well as irrigation and propagation growing supplies. FloraFlex FloraFlex is recognized for providing hydroponic growing supplies...

Homebrew Con – Yes, There’s a Con for Everything

Homebrew Con – Yes, There’s a Con for Everything

  Homebrew Con, is an annual event held in Pittsburgh this year, from June 23 to June 25, 2022, exclusively for American Homebrewer’s Association members. This one-of-a-kind gathering features exciting keynote speakers, the Homebrew Expo complete with the beer...

Top 3 Considerations to Prepare Your Soil For Gardening

Top 3 Considerations to Prepare Your Soil For Gardening

Gardening with healthy soil is the foundation for producing healthy plants. The soil in your garden is the main storage warehouse for all of the elements needed to grow healthy plants including nutrients, air, water, and organic matter. Preparing your soil for...

Home Brew Kegging Tips

Home Brew Kegging Tips

Have you been perfecting your homebrew recipe and bottling some good brew? If you are like most homebrew enthusiasts, you have been hooked since you popped the first top you made yourself. Now that you know you are in it to win it, you might be thinking about kegging...

Athena Plant Nutrients

Athena Plant Nutrients

Athena is a name known in the growing industry, offering quality biologic products and plant nutrients for the horticultural industry. Athena offers blended nutrients, a Pro powdered line, spider mite and mildew control and Biosis beneficials.  Athena nutrients have...