In this series of articles we have been talking about different ways to improve your skills outside of the brewery. One of the best ways to improve as a brewer – and start making beers that rival those from your favorite commercial breweries – is to start setting some goals for your brew sessions. It [...]
December 2008
So you’ve made the leap to kegging your homebrew, but would still like to bottle once in awhile. Do those Counter Pressure fillers that take 3 hands to operate look like more trouble than they’re worth? And the beer guns look a little too pricey? Before you invest in any of the other devices, try [...]
Next time you store away your bottled beer, try this technique for keeping them all organized. It’s cheap, easy to do, and your leaves your bottles nice and clean. Grab a package of these 3/4″ round Avery labels (#05408) at the office supply store. There are 1008 labels in the package for about $6. The [...]
I will freely admit to being a bit absent minded sometimes (ok, alot of the time). Usually it’s because I get in too much of a hurry. Then I do something dumb. Witness my recent attempt at a big, hopped-up, west coast amber ale. What should have been a 7% ABV, 65 IBU monster turned [...]
Keep your favorite no-rinse sanitizer in a spray bottle. Next time you mix up a batch of sanitizer, save some extra in a spray bottle or two. You can find sprayers like the one pictured here at your local hardware store and sometimes at the grocery store. Star San works particularly well, but you could [...]
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Hi there! My name is Jimmy VerVaecke and I’m a brewer. I discovered brewing in 2004 and have been hooked ever since.
My beer has won numerous awards, including one at the National level. 