Every once and a awhile you run across something that just makes sense. You know what I mean right? That moment when you run across someone who says something that you have been thinking, but much better than you might have said it yourself. I ran across this post from the Pretty Things Beer and…
When the Michigan Brewer’s Guild puts on a party, they really put on a party. When you consider the fest featured 60 Michigan Breweries with over 500 Michigan beers, you have the makings of a really great time. Of course there are some lessons to learn when going into an event like this as well.…
In a combination of geekery and beer Wil Wheaton moderated a discussion between Sam Caligione and Greg Koch. This is a discussion about the collaboration of Saison Du Buff. If you missed the live broadcast of this, here is the show. The show is a little over an hour so make sure to grab some…
I will start today by showing off a bit of our garden’s progress. The amazing thing is, even with the drastic dry heat we have had this year we are getting some great growth. It looks like we should be getting a decent harvest. We always try to plant marigolds with our tomatoes. They are…
I have lived in Michigan all of my life (well, except for the 4 years I spent in the Marines). During my lifetime I have seen the economy (once strong in manufacturing) slowly changing, falling into what once made the state great. It seems odd to say it like this, but when you really think…
Have you noticed a trend in your favorite breweries beers of late? The reason I ask stems from some of my readings recently. You see there has been some changes in line ups for many breweries. It isn’t something you may notice right away, they do it all quiet like (like a fish). Many breweries…
As I sit at my desk, staring at the beer in front of me, searching for words of wisdom to impart (cause ya, I am just that important), I find myself being drawn back to the glass. For starters, the beer I am drinking right now is one from a demo done by the guys…
The yeast has been pitched and equipment is cleaned and drying. I dare say that this brew day has come to a close. The Heather Agave Mead is now out of my hands and subject to the whims of the yeast. Initial tasting is strong with honey notes (but from what I have seen agave…
The Bavarian purity law (the Reinheitsgebot) is well known (at least for those who spend any time around beer. The law states that beer will consist only of malt, water, hops, and yeast (though yeast was not part of the original law). But this isn’t what we will be talking about today. You see, in…
I follow a similar pattern for my yeast starters (whether from tube or repitch from a previous brew). Usually when I am making a deviation is when I am making a starter for something big or for a lager. It is important to increase the cell count for each of these. My standard starter begins…
