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 [...]
Brewing Tips and Tools
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 [...]
If there was an award for “Most Useful Brewery Tool”, it would definitely goto my brewing software. You won’t find a brewery gadget that has more versatility. Considering that the price for most brewing software packages ranges from free to under $25, it also has some of the best value for your dollar. For the [...]
A Randall? What the heck is that? Randall is short for Randall the Enamel Animal. He is a hop infuser of sorts. Installed between the keg and faucet, he is filled with of lots of whole leaf hops. The beer flows through them on it’s way to your glass, infusing your beer with big hop [...]
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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. 