A refractometer can be a great addition to your toolbox, but there are a few quirks to using it. I recently decided to pick one up from the Northern Brewer table at NHC since they were offering a nice discount. If you’re not familiar with the refractometer, it’s basically a device that measures the degree [...]
June 2009
This is part 2 of our 2009 National Homebrewers Conference trip. Check out the pre-conference shenanigans here. You know you’re having a good time when you can’t remember what day it is. I seriously had to ask several times throughout the week. And this state wasn’t even alcohol-induced. We kicked off Thursday (I think it [...]
One word: Wow. What an unbelievable week. If you’ve been on the fence about going, or just never been to the National Homebrewer’s Convention – you’re really missing out on something special. Seriously. This year it was held in the bay area of California – home to dozens of breweries, brewpubs and excellent beer bars. [...]
It’s actually been a little more than a month since the last update and things are moving right along. Today’s first tip is to make sure you write down what you planted in each hole. I was sure that this really tall guy was a Cascade, but according to the map I made, he’s actually [...]
This recipe is part of a fun series we’re doing on “All-Day Beer“. Designed to let you enjoy your favorite beverage throughout the day while still remaining an upright and functional human. You can check out the full series here. Quad, venti, half-caff, one pump sugar-free vanilla, two pumps sugar-free hazelnut, extra-hot, ristretto latte, with [...]
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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. 