Right around late July/early August, I get a little antsy knowing the release of my favorite fall beer styles is on the horizon. Living in the Midwest, the summers are usually VERY hot and humid. And while I like drinking and brewing lighter, more refreshing beers made for the summer, it’s really the fall styles I’ve grown to love. Could it have something to do with the fact that fall is my favorite season? I…
When I first got into homebrewing, I recycled a lot of beer bottles. Anytime I’d buy a 6-pack at the store, my collection would grow. Then it came time to de-label all of those precious bottles. I wasted a lot of time trying several things: Soaking bottles in water and tearing labels off, leaving behind plenty of sticky (and undisturbed) residue. Using soap/water – still had the same problem. Scraping, scratching, rubbing, twisting. You name…
It has been said that the only way to make progress in life is by tracking what you’re doing. When it comes to homebrewing, the best way to make any real advancements is through a handy little book known as a brewing journal. Yeah, that means you need to write things down when you brew. And we mean everything! For brewers who are new to the game, however, the idea of taking notes is usually an…