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And which one is the best to use? [**Read more**](https://blog.mangrovejacks.com/its-all-about-the-yeast) ## [Let's Talk About Hops](https://blog.mangrovejacks.com/lets-talk-about-hops) [![Beer in a glass with hops](https://blog.mangrovejacks.com/hs-fs/hubfs/HOPS-3.jpg?width=910&name=HOPS-3.jpg)](https://blog.mangrovejacks.com/lets-talk-about-hops) Hops are arguably the single most important ingredient in beer - in fact, a brew must contain hops in order to be classified as a beer. We'll talk a little more about the uses, origins and varieties... [**Read more**](https://blog.mangrovejacks.com/lets-talk-about-hops) ## [The Beer Tasting Basics](https://blog.mangrovejacks.com/the-beer-tasting-basics) [![Beer Tasting Basics](https://blog.mangrovejacks.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Beer%20Tasting%20Basics.png?width=910&name=Beer%20Tasting%20Basics.png)](https://blog.mangrovejacks.com/the-beer-tasting-basics) As brewers, we strive to always be creating better beer. Drinking it is one thing, but knowing how to taste beer is essential to becoming a better brewer. Drinking is easy and unstructured. Tasting... [**Read more**](https://blog.mangrovejacks.com/the-beer-tasting-basics) ## [Recipe: Passion Fruit Apple Cider](https://blog.mangrovejacks.com/recipe-passionfruit-apple-cider) [![Mangrove Jack's Brewers Cider with Passionfruit Flavouring](https://blog.mangrovejacks.com/hs-fs/hubfs/MJ_BLOG_REDOS_BLOG%20BANNER%20-%20Pass%20Apple%20Cider.png?width=910&name=MJ_BLOG_REDOS_BLOG%20BANNER%20-%20Pass%20Apple%20Cider.png)](https://blog.mangrovejacks.com/recipe-passionfruit-apple-cider) This super simple recipe combines two of our products to put a tropical twist on a crisp, refreshing apple cider. [**Read more**](https://blog.mangrovejacks.com/recipe-passionfruit-apple-cider) ## [Brewing from an Extract Kit](https://blog.mangrovejacks.com/brewing-from-an-extract-kit) [![Brewing from an Extract Kit](https://blog.mangrovejacks.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Brewing%20from%20an%20Extract%20Kit.png?width=910&name=Brewing%20from%20an%20Extract%20Kit.png)](https://blog.mangrovejacks.com/brewing-from-an-extract-kit) Here at Mangrove Jack's, we tend to think that malt extract is pretty darn great. A malt extract means the technical, time-consuming parts of brewing beer have already been taken care of – giving you... [**Read more**](https://blog.mangrovejacks.com/brewing-from-an-extract-kit) ## [The Beer Brewing Process (Simplified)](https://blog.mangrovejacks.com/the-beer-brewing-process-simplified) [![The Beer Brewing Process (Simplified)](https://blog.mangrovejacks.com/hs-fs/hubfs/The%20Beer%20Brewing%20Process.jpg?width=910&name=The%20Beer%20Brewing%20Process.jpg)](https://blog.mangrovejacks.com/the-beer-brewing-process-simplified) Home brewing is just like learning to drive. At the start it may seem overwhelming, but once you figure out the basics of the beer brewing process, which really aren’t too difficult, the options for... [**Read more**](https://blog.mangrovejacks.com/the-beer-brewing-process-simplified) ## [Mangrove Jack's Guide to Beer Styles](https://blog.mangrovejacks.com/beer-styles-guide) [![Mangrove Jack's Guide to Beer Styles](https://blog.mangrovejacks.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Guide%20to%20Beer%20Styles%20Table%20Img.png?width=910&name=Guide%20to%20Beer%20Styles%20Table%20Img.png)](https://blog.mangrovejacks.com/beer-styles-guide) To help you better understand the range of craft beers out there, we have put together a brief guide to the main beer styles available! [**Read more**](https://blog.mangrovejacks.com/beer-styles-guide) ## [Recipe: Australian Pale Ale](https://blog.mangrovejacks.com/recipe-australian-pale-ale) [![Recipe - Australian Pale Ale](https://blog.mangrovejacks.com/hs-fs/hubfs/MJ_BLOG_REDOS_BLOG%20BANNER%20-%20Aus%20Pale%20Ale.png?width=910&name=MJ_BLOG_REDOS_BLOG%20BANNER%20-%20Aus%20Pale%20Ale.png)](https://blog.mangrovejacks.com/recipe-australian-pale-ale) A refreshing and flavourful Aussie favourite - Australian Pale Ale. [**Read more**](https://blog.mangrovejacks.com/recipe-australian-pale-ale) ## [Recipe: Blueberry Cinnamon Porter](https://blog.mangrovejacks.com/recipe-blueberry-cinnamon-porter) [![Mangrove Jack's Chocolate Brown Ale and M44 Yeast with blueberries and beer](https://blog.mangrovejacks.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blueberry%20Cinnamon%20Porter.png?width=910&name=Blueberry%20Cinnamon%20Porter.png)](https://blog.mangrovejacks.com/recipe-blueberry-cinnamon-porter) Blueberry and cinnamon desserts are hard to resist, even for those who don’t have a sweet tooth – so we've decided to these flavours in our latest beer recipe! [**Read more**](https://blog.mangrovejacks.com/recipe-blueberry-cinnamon-porter) ## [Recipe: Backyard Cricket IPL](https://blog.mangrovejacks.com/recipe-backyard-cricket-ipl) [![Mangrove Jack's Craft Series American IPA with Pure LME Light and M54 Yeast](https://blog.mangrovejacks.com/hs-fs/hubfs/MJ_BLOG_REDOS_BLOG%20BANNER%20-%20Cricket%20IPL.png?width=910&name=MJ_BLOG_REDOS_BLOG%20BANNER%20-%20Cricket%20IPL.png)](https://blog.mangrovejacks.com/recipe-backyard-cricket-ipl) Here in the Southern Hemisphere, during the summer we play cricket's equivalent of"stickball"called"Backyard Cricket"- an improvised, shortened and miniaturised version of the game. 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