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## [What To Brew Next](https://blog.mangrovejacks.com/what-to-brew-next)

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## [Adding Coffee to Beer](https://blog.mangrovejacks.com/adding-coffee-to-beer)

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Adding coffee to beer has become common practice over the last few years with breweries and homebrewers alike enhancing the flavour of their brews with this roasted bean. We asked our in-house...

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## [Sugar and Brewing](https://blog.mangrovejacks.com/sugar-and-brewing)

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You may have been told, in some way or another, that adding sugar to your brew is a big no-no if you want to make the best beer. Well, we're here to tell you that adding sugar to your homebrew isn't...

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## [Boost Your Brew with Liquid Malt Extract](https://blog.mangrovejacks.com/boost-your-brew)

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Malt extract is a great ingredient for beginners and seasoned homebrewers alike. Let’s look at what it is, how it’s made and how you can make the most of your homebrew using our Liquid Malt Extract...

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