This batch had two objectives: make a tasty fruit beer and to do a full ‘system test’ of all my new equipment. The homebrewery has several new additions to the equipment ranks; a hopback, a plate chiller, and new dip tubes/camlock fittings. Before going after more exploratory batches (a gnarly flanders red is next!) I [...]

Let’s get weird! My recent honeymoon trip to Belgium was incredibly inspiring. I was already a fan of their bizarre, unique and big beers even before the trip, but seeing all the old copper in person was jaw dropping. This is the first brew in a line of new styles and experimentation influenced by my [...]

I’ve been a brewing madman! Three beers in three weeks is definitely a personal best; I’ve enjoyed utilizing some new tools and techniques to make my brew day easier and the beer (hopefully) better. This time I am taking a whack at a black ipa/cascadian ale or whatever you want to call it. Throw in [...]