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A Beer Brewer Tries Making Wine

Saturday, October 16th, 2010

I'm going to take a shot at making wine this year. The books I have been reading say to pick good grapes, at the right time, and let nature take its course. I'm not planning on adjusting with sugar or acid, but I will takes notes on the original brix, ...

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DIY Project – The Beer Wagon teaser

Saturday, August 14th, 2010

Ever get tired of lugging a full carboy around? I sure do. I bought some straps that help to lift the carboy, but it is still a chore. I brew in the garage and ferment in a spare bedroom. It is a pretty long way between the two. ...

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The Art of Tasting Beer

Monday, July 5th, 2010

Home brew is a thing to be appreciated. Guzzling is not allowed. Sucking through a hose upside down, also not allowed. This applies even to the epic "first batch" which usually tastes good only to the person who made it. 1) Pour If the beer is coming out of ...

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Beer Glass Cabinet in Brewery

Sunday, May 23rd, 2010

The latest addition to the brewery is a custom beer glass cabinet.  It is made of mahogany and red oak paneling.  I inherited a melamine cabinet from a neighboor friend, face framed it, added panels, added a shelf, and built the doors.   In total the project was  under $10 ...

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Randall Enamel Test For Even More Hoppiness in Your Beer

Monday, November 30th, 2009

In recent years, craft brewers (especially in the Pacific Northwest) have tried to push the envelope on hop flavor in beers, from increasing the aroma and flavor hops to aggressively dry-hopping. For fans of that style, there is one more step that can be taken to add extra hop flavor ...

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New Belgium Brewery Tour

Saturday, April 25th, 2009

I remember when Fat Tire ale came out and how awesome it was. New Belgium Brewing has carved out a respectable niche and I'm really glad I got to visit. It is located in Fort Collins, Colorado, about a hour north of Denver. By the way, the town is ...

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Coors brewery tour

Monday, April 6th, 2009

My wife and I took vacation recently in Colorado, specifically Fort Collins and Boulder which is about a hour north/north-west of Denver by car. There are several breweries that give tours in that area. One of them happens to be the largest single site brewery in the world, ...

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