Something happened last night that may rightfully change the world and it’s coarse forever. Perhaps the closest I’ve ever witnessed to the philosopher’s gold being created, two flavors came together and wedded themselves upon my tongue, in the church of my nervous system, consummating their union in the eternal tract of every singing neuron of [...]
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Cracklin + Deschutes Abyss = Demonic Flavor Speedball of the Thrill Titans!!!
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Brisket Rub
We’re prepping to smoke a 12lb brisket tomorrow. I went looking for my copy of Beer Advocate, where I pulled the rub recipe from, to freshen up my addled mind. I couldn’t find it. This made me annoyed with me. Why can’t I put stuff back where it’s supposed to go? Seriously, this would make [...]
Support Cruelty, Eat Veal Cheeks!
Last weekend was remarkable, one for the record books. Friday I got up at 6 in the morning and dawn patrolled with Trevor. We came home around 9:30am and toured through several New Glarus brews in honor of his *cough* 43rd birthday. We hit the Enigma, the Old English Porter, the Two Women Lager and [...]
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A Hymn to Ninkasi
Borne of the flowing water, Tenderly cared for by the Ninhursag, Borne of the flowing water, Tenderly cared for by the Ninhursag, Having founded your town by the sacred lake, She finished its great walls for you, Ninkasi, having founded your town by the sacred lake, She finished it’s walls for you, Your father is [...]
Lambrucha, a Lambic & Kombucha Blend
I’ve been seeing bottle of Lambrucha around at several Chicago beer stores. Each time I see it, I pick it up, show it to my wife and chuckle a bit. My vague curiosity giving way to the low ABV (3.5%) and the vast selection of less gimicky seeming and more delicious beers available. But after [...]
Mr. Malty Yeast Pitching Rate Calculator
We attempted to brew a Marzen a couple weeks ago. Everything seemed to go very well: we had a decent starch conversion, we sparged with 8 gallons of water that boiled down to a gorgeous brown/burgundy of 5.5 gallons of sweet liquor, and seemed to be ready to have a successful lager on our hands. [...]
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