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We've put together this handy guide to help you discover your next Mangrove Jack's brew! [**Read more**](https://blog.mangrovejacks.com/what-to-brew-next) ## [Adding Coffee to Beer](https://blog.mangrovejacks.com/adding-coffee-to-beer) [![Using Beer in Coffee](https://blog.mangrovejacks.com/hs-fs/hubfs/MJ_COFFEE_BEER_BLOG_RECIPE_BLOG%20BANNER%201366%20x%20745.png?width=910&name=MJ_COFFEE_BEER_BLOG_RECIPE_BLOG%20BANNER%201366%20x%20745.png)](https://blog.mangrovejacks.com/adding-coffee-to-beer) 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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[**Read more**](https://blog.mangrovejacks.com/boost-your-brew) ## [Everything IPA](https://blog.mangrovejacks.com/everything-ipa) [![Craft Beer](https://blog.mangrovejacks.com/hs-fs/hubfs/MJ_BEER_DAY_BLOG_RECIPE_BLOG%20BANNER.png?width=910&name=MJ_BEER_DAY_BLOG_RECIPE_BLOG%20BANNER.png)](https://blog.mangrovejacks.com/everything-ipa) On the first Thursday in August, beer enthusiasts, breweries and bars across the globe celebrate IPA Day, a toast to one of craft beer’s most iconic styles! In this article, we take a look at the... [**Read more**](https://blog.mangrovejacks.com/everything-ipa) ## [Introduction to Mead - Part 2](https://blog.mangrovejacks.com/introduction-mead-part-2) [![Mead with apples, honey and blueberries](https://blog.mangrovejacks.com/hs-fs/hubfs/BLOG%20BANNER.png?width=910&name=BLOG%20BANNER.png)](https://blog.mangrovejacks.com/introduction-mead-part-2) It's safe to say that we love mead for its versatility. Meads can be anything from sweet to dry or dark to light. They can be low or high in alcohol and can be carbonated or still. Some contain only... [**Read more**](https://blog.mangrovejacks.com/introduction-mead-part-2) ## [Introduction to Mead - Part 1](https://blog.mangrovejacks.com/introduction-mead-part-1) [![Mead during fermentation](https://blog.mangrovejacks.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Introduction%20to%20Mead%20pt%201-1.png?width=910&name=Introduction%20to%20Mead%20pt%201-1.png)](https://blog.mangrovejacks.com/introduction-mead-part-1) Mead is considered to be one of the oldest forms of alcoholic beverage and was most likely discovered by early humans coming across a broken beehive that fell victim to a rainstorm or flood. After... 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