Recipe – Clan Kennedy Wee Heavy – Scottish Ale
I really love this beer Wee Heavy; it’s big, rich, and malty. It scored a 40 at the New Jersey State Fair this year, which I was very happy about. I’ll probably be entering it in next year’s NHC with a...
View ArticleLearn to Homebrew Day, Nov 2nd, 2013
Saturday, Nov 2nd, is AHA’s 15th annual “Learn to Homebrew Day”. I realize most of you reading my blog are probably already Homebrewers, so go out an find a friend a teach them about this wonderful...
View Article2014 Hoboken Chili Cook-off and Homebrewing Competition
The 5th annual Hoboken Volunteers Chili Cook-off and Homebrewing Competition is right around the corner. Homebrewers, signup up through our google form here. As in prior years, there will be a best...
View ArticleEnglish Mild All Grain Recipe
Type: All Grain Batch Size: 5.00 gal Boil Size: 8.24 gal Boil Time: 60 min End of Boil Vol: 6.24 gal Final Bottling Vol: 4.25 gal Fermentation: Ale, Two Stage Equipment: Stainless Kegs (10 Gal/37.8 L)...
View ArticleHarvest Red Ale – All Grain Recipe
This is a recipe I use every year with my homegrown centennial hops. I enjoyed it so much this year I brewed this version of it with commercial hops. I hope you enjoy it! Type: All Grain Batch Size:...
View ArticleWhat to do first?
It’s been two years since I’ve put my thoughts here for who ever wants to read. Now the question is, What do I need to do first? It’s been so long since I’ve brewed, life took a turn for me, but now...
View ArticleHow to Use and Care for Your Oak Barrel
A couple years ago I was fortunate enough to receive a document from a highly respect Brewmaster that contained a collection of emails from breweries regarding how they care for their barrels. To me,...
View ArticleBack in the Saddle Brown Ale
My first beer in 18months, thought it should be relatively simple to get reacquainted with my equipment. I thought a hoppy brown ale would be fun as well as useful for the beer brine I make every year....
View ArticleBeer. Simply Beer. Not my Beer
“Beer. Simply Beer.” is not my beer. A couple months back Midwest Homebrew Supplies started a line of homebrew recipe kits called: While it may look similar or confusing with my brand, I have nothing...
View ArticleSuper Simple Cider
With my second batch of cider, the first one being several years ago, I wanted something easy to make for my friends and family at Thanksgiving this year. A long drive to my local’ish farmers market,...
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