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 [...]
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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 [...]
After a summer break, I’m back and ready to write again. I’ve done alot of brewing this summer, made several upgrades to the brewery (and several more coming up soon), and joined a local brew club. So lots to look forward to coming up. To get started here’s the latest recipe I’ve brewed. It’s a [...]
Success! My Munich Helles has carbonated itself in the keg! So here’s the rundown. There are a couple of different ways to do this, and I actually ended up mixing a couple of them. Both of them require you to have a vessel capable of holding pressure. Do not attempt this in a glass carboy [...]
There’s a good reason why I haven’t posted the last couple of recipes I’ve brewed. They’ve all been right out of John and Jamil’s book, so if you want to know the exact recipes, go buy the book. Here are a couple hints though. Bavarian HefeWeizen: Use at least 50% malted wheat, and the remainder [...]
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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. 