So, the other day I was at a local tavern, picking up tickets to see the Green String Farm Band. And there in the corner was a man holding a folder that said “Morris” on it. Now, seeing as I just happen to be named Morris, I felt the impulse to say hello. The man’s […]
In brewing, wort is “the liquid extracted from the mashing process during the brewing of beer or whisky. Wort contains the sugars that will be fermented by the brewing yeast to produce alcohol” [Wikipedia]. At a certain point in the brewing process, you need to cool down your wort. This ambitious homebrewmaster made a huge […]
It’s no mystery that warm weather and cold beer go mighty well together. Which brings me to our flashback for this week: the DIY Convertible Jockey Box by Carlo Longino from MAKE Volume 07. For those not in the know, a jockey box is a funny little cooler with a built-in beer tap on the […]
Photo from Ottawa Foodies Alan writes in the comments: I got into brewing during its mid-90s revival. Coincidentally or not, that’s also when the World Wide Web started coming online. Ever since, I’ve considered zymurgy discussion to be the web’s first killer app. It’s not clear whether if he is referring to the magazine Zymurgy, […]
Dan has a new interest in home brewing. He suggests the video series from Drunk Rhino. Thanks to resources like their Tips section, Home Brew doesn’t have to become Lost Knowledge. Are you into home brew? Where are the best resources for information? Where do you get your supplies? Have you made a wort chiller. […]
Austin’s homebrewing culture is alive and well (pun intended), with a hoppy event tonight that includes a homebrewer’s corner: Image courtesy Brian Birzer The events are ultra-casual; here’s more information on what to expect. I hope to see you there!
On EMS Labs, Lenore shows a simple way that her dad rigged a trellis for growing hops, using some scrap soaker hose, antenna wire, and a handy tree as the main structure. Hop Trellis
