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May 15, 2008
22:27
August Schell Maibock
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Seems like Schell loves to make beers of specific and unorthodox genres. Yesterday we had the Vienna lager - today we have the Maibock. But, I don’t mind. I love the blondes (ales, not women - more of a brunette guy, myself), and this can otherwise be considered a blonde doppelbock.

The pour of this is a bright golden with a bright white head. Seems light and clear in all respects. The aroma has a bit of light malts and even a bit of citrus to it. Smells light and airy while still pretty rich. In the mouth, this beer is pretty rich, considering it’s tint. There is a lot of malt here, along with a surprising dose of hop. Honestly, it’s pretty big doses of both, which is almost an overload. But, for a Maibock, this is pretty typical. On the slighter side in the beer is a citrus tint and a thick sourness that sticks to the back of the throat. This is certainly a big beer, especially considering how light it looks in the glass. The mouthfeel is full, there is a lot of sweet and a lot of bitter. In addition, we can taste some citrusy flavors and a fairly inexplicable sourness. The aftertaste of this beer leaves me a bit confused and with a syrupy aftertaste that keeps me confused for some time. I like the ‘bigness’ of this beer, but honestly there is a bit too much going on here for my taste…

22:14
State Fair Brew Competition
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So this year I am putting in my second entry into the NYS Fair brew competition. Last time I entered something in, it was my California Common that scored well, but the advice was that it was a little too "common". Looking back at the recipe, it really was.

Now I know what you are thinking; "I'm not in this for competitions, I in it to make beer". While this is how I feel as well, the feedback that you get it REALLY valuable. Your brews are blind tasted versus other examples of the same style in an effort to decide:

1) Closest to style guidelines
2) Off flavors from brewing process
3) How your beer works as a whole

While most of the folks tasting your beer are generally more "beer geeky" than your average drinker, their also generally homebrews themselves. The feedback you get is generally geared towards constructive criticism. in some cases if you have a bunk beer, they'll let you know. I took a brew judging class for a while and one of the most important things you learn there is to give as complete of a review of the beer as possible to allow the brewer to improve.

It's fun and constructive.

This year, I decided to enter in five beers for review. Listed below are the styles and the beers that I entered (listings are based on the BJCP Guidelines):

Samuel L. Jackson - 3A Vienna Lager
Ongenaet Wheat - 16A Witbier
Sierra Nevada Clone - 14B American IPA
Oktoberfest - 3B Oktoberfest
Kaffir Lime Imperial Lager - 1C American Premium Lager

One of the things you'll hear from people about why not to enter brew competitions is "I don't brew in style". I usually base my beers on the style as the high-low for what I am looking to do. The one brew listed that doesn't fall into that is the Kaffir Lime. That brew has NOTHING in common with an American Premium Lager, other than the fact that it's a lager. However, it's a chance to see what people think about it and to get some judges all ripped up!

Seriously though, it's a great chance to get some unbiased feedback. Some judges suck and don't give you useful feedback, but others will leave you their email and phone number so you can contact them and ask questions.

Cheers!

22:14
State Fair Brew Competition
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So this year I am putting in my second entry into the NYS Fair brew competition. Last time I entered something in, it was my California Common that scored well, but the advice was that it was a little too "common". Looking back at the recipe, it really was.

Now I know what you are thinking; "I'm not in this for competitions, I in it to make beer". While this is how I feel as well, the feedback that you get it REALLY valuable. Your brews are blind tasted versus other examples of the same style in an effort to decide:

1) Closest to style guidelines
2) Off flavors from brewing process
3) How your beer works as a whole

While most of the folks tasting your beer are generally more "beer geeky" than your average drinker, their also generally homebrews themselves. The feedback you get is generally geared towards constructive criticism. in some cases if you have a bunk beer, they'll let you know. I took a brew judging class for a while and one of the most important things you learn there is to give as complete of a review of the beer as possible to allow the brewer to improve.

It's fun and constructive.

This year, I decided to enter in five beers for review. Listed below are the styles and the beers that I entered (listings are based on the BJCP Guidelines):

Samuel L. Jackson - 3A Vienna Lager
Ongenaet Wheat - 16A Witbier
Sierra Nevada Clone - 14B American IPA
Oktoberfest - 3B Oktoberfest
Kaffir Lime Imperial Lager - 1C American Premium Lager

One of the things you'll hear from people about why not to enter brew competitions is "I don't brew in style". I usually base my beers on the style as the high-low for what I am looking to do. The one brew listed that doesn't fall into that is the Kaffir Lime. That brew has NOTHING in common with an American Premium Lager, other than the fact that it's a lager. However, it's a chance to see what people think about it and to get some judges all ripped up!

Seriously though, it's a great chance to get some unbiased feedback. Some judges suck and don't give you useful feedback, but others will leave you their email and phone number so you can contact them and ask questions.

Cheers!

22:01
Turkish (de)light and Dark
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My good friend’s father was in the Army...

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21:51
Refusing To Sell A Dad Beer, Tesco Embarasses Tesco
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A Good Beer Blog --
Pete has this story today but I think it is so unbelievable I am going to play the role of oath bolsterer:
A cashier told Dominic Zenden, 45, that he could not leave with the Budweiser bottles in case he gave any to his 15-year-old daughter, Devon. Mr Zenden said that the alcohol was for his own consumption and he would not give any to the teenager but the cashier refused to back down and he left empty-handed from the store in Sprowston, near his home in Norwich.
Mr Zenden, who has worked as a spiritualist medium for 25 years, said: "I was dumbfounded. There was absolutely no indication that my daughter would be drinking the alcohol. It was for me. I fancied a nice cool beer on a warm evening. But the woman told me that they don’t sell alcohol to people who have children with them." A Tesco spokesman said that staff were entitled to ask for proof of age from anyone present when alcohol was being purchased if it was suspected that they might consume it. He added: "We are doing lots of work to try to stop under 18's getting alcohol, and one of the biggest problems has become adults buying for people who are underage."
A few legal notes for you. Suspicion is meaningless if it is not reasonable. Here there seems to have been no reasonable relationship between the refusal of service and the policy. Further, it's nice to think of the wonder that is our human rights legislation and how it provides that
every person has a right to equal treatment with respect to services, goods and facilities, without discrimination because of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, family status or disability.
So, at least in Ontario, if someone tried to pull this stunt, they could be slapped with a complaint against a tribunal faster than you can say "My, what a good reason to boycott Tesco!" because telling me I can't buy beer because I have a child is a little like saying I can't have that job because I have a disability.
So, will the beer drinking Moms and Dads of England buy elsewhere and make a big stink? Why not? Stamp out this foolishness. However, before they do, one question - if this guys was a spiritualist medium...errr...why didn't he see this coming?
21:51
Refusing To Sell A Dad Beer, Tesco Embarasses Tesco
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Pete has this story today but I think it is so unbelievable I am going to play the role of oath bolsterer:
A cashier told Dominic Zenden, 45, that he could not leave with the Budweiser bottles in case he gave any to his 15-year-old daughter, Devon. Mr Zenden said that the alcohol was for his own consumption and he would not give any to the teenager but the cashier refused to back down and he left empty-handed from the store in Sprowston, near his home in Norwich.
Mr Zenden, who has worked as a spiritualist medium for 25 years, said: "I was dumbfounded. There was absolutely no indication that my daughter would be drinking the alcohol. It was for me. I fancied a nice cool beer on a warm evening. But the woman told me that they don’t sell alcohol to people who have children with them." A Tesco spokesman said that staff were entitled to ask for proof of age from anyone present when alcohol was being purchased if it was suspected that they might consume it. He added: "We are doing lots of work to try to stop under 18's getting alcohol, and one of the biggest problems has become adults buying for people who are underage."
A few legal notes for you. Suspicion is meaningless if it is not reasonable. Here there seems to have been no reasonable relationship between the refusal of service and the policy. Further, it's nice to think of the wonder that is our human rights legislation and how it provides that
every person has a right to equal treatment with respect to services, goods and facilities, without discrimination because of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, family status or disability.
So, at least in Ontario, if someone tried to pull this stunt, they could be slapped with a complaint against a tribunal faster than you can say "My, what a good reason to boycott Tesco!" because telling me I can't buy beer because I have a child is a little like saying I can't have that job because I have a disability.
So, will the beer drinking Moms and Dads of England buy elsewhere and make a big stink? Why not? Stamp out this foolishness. However, before they do, one question - if this guys was a spiritualist medium...errr...why didn't he see this coming?

21:40
#252 Left Hand - Haystack Wheat
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This is the last Left Hand beer I have right now. So far I've found Left Hand to be a fine brewery making beers that can be enjoyed everyday. Always well balanced and not over the top with flavor.

This beer has a spicy clove aroma with some banana esters, very Belgian like characteristics. The color is a light brown with a ton of sediment floating around. There is not much head, which is surprising for a wheat beer.

The taste is starts with some tart citrus flavors and banana esters. There is plenty of spicy clove and coriander flavors in this wheat beer. Some malty grain notes are also coming through. The mouthfeel is full and smooth with effervescent carbonation. This beer finishes dry with lemon notes.

This is a fine example of a wheat beer. Nice banana flavors with some spice and very drinkable.

20:30
45 Reasons to Attend Raley Field Brewfest
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Can I go on record to say this will be THE beer festival of the year in Sacramento? Yes, I think I will. Here are 45 reasons I believe that.

Before I get to the fun stuff, let's get business out of the way. The price for admission does not get you unlimited tastings, I've had a few folks email me about this. Your admission will get you 10 five-ounce tastings in the event, along with a glass. You can purchase more tickets for tasting for a buck inside the event. So, keep that in mind as you plan your trip out.

First and foremost, this supports our local brewers. The money made here will go toward the purchase of high-end (expensive) equipment that will make Northern California beer even better than it already is. Not only that, the Northern California Brewers Guild will make sure the money stays with the brewers, and you know we (the consumers) are the ones who will benefit most in the end.

Second, the setting. Last year I wasn't sure how it would all look on the field concourse, but it worked. It was shaded, the view of the field was great and getting in and out was a breeze.

Reasons three through 45? Well, check out the list of attending brewers. I don't mean to call out favorites, but there are a few brewers on this list that you won't find in Sacramento any other time of year: Russian River, Triple Rock, Valley, Drakes to name a few.
- Anchor Brewing
- Auburn Ale House
- Bear Republic Brewing
- Beermans
- Bison Brewing
- BJ's Brewing
- Black Diamond Brewing
- Blue Frog and Grog
- Brew It Up
- Brewman's Group
- Butte Creek Brewing
- Drakes Brewing
- Eel River
- Elk Grove Brewing
- Fifty Fifty Brewing
- Fox Barrel Cider
- Gordon Biersch
- Hoppy Brewing
- Iron Springs Pub
- Jack Russel Brewing
- Lagunitas Brewing
- Lodi Beer Brewing
- Lost Coast Brewery
- Marin Brewing
- Mendocino Brewing
- Moylans Brewing
- Mt. Shasta Brewing
- North Coast
- Placerville Brewing
- River City Brewing
- Rubicon Brewing
- Russian River Brewing
- Sacramento Brewing
- Santa Cruz Ale
- Schooners
- Sierra Nevada Brewing
- Speakeasy Brewking
- Sudwerks
- Sutter Buttes Brewing
- Third Street Ale Work
- Triple Rock
- Two Rivers Cider
- Valley Brewing

19:38
Bicycle Tour of Stanley Park, Vancouver
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On our second day in Vancouver, Julie and I rented bicycles. The bike shop, called Spokes, was close a multi-use path that went all the way around Stanley Park -- about 12 km or 7.5 miles.

Our ride took around the sea wall. The east side of Stanley Park was more crowded, with many places to stop along the way, and the bike lanes were nice and wide, with plenty of room to pass. The west and southwest sides had narrow bike paths, with no room to pass, with large boulders bulging out into the bike lane at times. There was also a cold wind coming off the water.

Here are a few pictures from our bike ride:

Julie, on her bike, on the east side of Stanley Park, near a marina.

Me, standing next to my bike, on the east side of Stanley Park.

One of our stops on the way was at some totem poles, where we got someone to snap our picture.

This was taken on the west side of Stanley Park, at one of the few pull out stops along the way. We stopped to let some riders pass.

18:40
Aging Sour Beers in Better Bottles - And an
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About a week ago a bottled my first sour beer that had been aged in a Better Bottle. It was the Temptation clone that Seth and I brewed back in November. First I'll say the aroma of the uncarbonated beer was outstanding, deliciously funky in that magical Russian River way.

The interesting thing is that the wild yeast and/or bacteria formed tiny little colonies all over the plastic, it was difficult to see when there was beer in there, but once it was emptied it was clear. My assumption is that the microbes are acting just like when they live in the oak of a barrel, scavenging the oxygen as it diffuses in.

I think it is very good sign for the viability of this method, and if the aroma of the beer is any indication this may be one of the best batches I have done so far.

Don't expect a full tasting of this one for a few months, but it is going to be hard to wait too long before I crack one of these open.

18:36
Meet the Man Behind the Bud: A-B Brewmaster George Reisch
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This just in from Maletis: A-B brewmaster George Reisch is coming to Beervana... Meet-the-brewer nights are becoming a great Portland tradition, and a chance to meet the person behind the beer. This promises to be a little different --- a...

18:19
Are beer drinkers really trading down?
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Tired of hearing about trading up? How about a little trading down?

This from the Association Press:

Cash-strapped drinkers are starting to trade down to economy beers, the chief executive of Miller Brewing Co. said Thursday.

The Milwaukee-based brewer saw some shift between higher-priced, premium beers and economy beers such as Miller High Life and Milwaukee’s Best starting in January, Tom Long told reporters on a conference call.

“We think it’s primarily driven by decline of disposable income and pocket money that American consumers are feeling right now,” he said.

Mr. Long said the volume of beers sold remains stable, but the company expects to sell more lower-priced beers this year if gas prices continue to rise.

Look closely. This is a discussion about drinkers already wed to industrial lagers moving from one price level to another. Also, if you read on in the story you’ll see that Milwaukee Best sales were down. Doesn’t that present a contradiction?

Brewers of more expensive beers face plenty of challenges between rising ingredients prices and an economic slowdown, and maybe beer drinkers will opt for less expensive beers, but has anybody seen that yet?

17:37
Modern Monks Schwarzbier
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The polka was playing, and the Schwarzbier was flowing.... The Modern Monks new Schwarzbier was tapped last Saturday at the Huber Haus. I decided to dive in head first, and get myself a liter right off the bat. Wise decision on my part...it was tasty, easy drinking, and well worth the $7.50 price. Most of the people I asked also had similar comments. Enjoy these pictures I took. Tonight I may have the Brothers’ Cup if it has been tapped. Keep up the good work, Monks.

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17:35
What's old is new-old... again.
» ‎ Metropolitan Brewing

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Pabst has decided to revive a more than 30-year old formula of Schlitz. The new-old product is packaged in bottles and promoted with a heavily nostalgic, "those were the good old days" message to Baby Boomers. (Yeah, we're going to be seeing a lot of this over the next 20 or so years, so get used to it.) Some of the adverts attempt to appeal to the Boomers at the expense of the Millennials,

17:24
This Weekend's Tasting Opportunities
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Here are your opportunities to try some new beers around Fredericksburg this weekend.

Also this weekend, the SAVOR, American Craft Beer and Food Experience takes place in Washington, DC.

Friday, May 16 - 5:00 - 8:00pm
Total Wine
Friday 5 @ 5 Beer Tasting:
Bluegrass Brewing Jefferson’s Reserve Imperial Stout
Wurzburger Julius Echter Dunkel
Leinenkugel Berry Weiss
Otter Creek Copper Ale
Hacker Pschorr Weiss
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Saturday, May 17 - 12:00 - 5:00 pm
Kybecca
Beer Tastings in 2 Locations:
William Street, Downtown
Plank Road, Plank Road (Next to Ukrops)

Schneider Wiesen Edel-Weisse
Schneider-Brooklyner Hopfen-Weisse, a collaboration between the Schneider Weisse brewery and Brooklyn Brewery.
As always, one customer choice.
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Every Saturday, 10:00 am to 1:00 pm
Blue & Gray Brewery
Beer samples and brewery tours

If you attend any of these events, tell us about it in the comments, and be sure to let the proprietor know you heard about it here.
Have something to add? Let me know, my contact information is here.

17:20
Gobs of Pleasure? No Thanks
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In praise of wines with subtly rather than intensity.

17:12
Hi Res Pics of Hops Progress
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Click on images to see a higher resolution version. This weather seems to be agreeing with the hops plants. Wet then sunny then wet then sunny. :-)

16:59
German beer festival at Zeitgeist, London
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I’m sure it doesn’t need plugging from us, but in case you’d (a) somehow missed it and (b) are in London in the next few days, there’s a rather exciting German beer festival going on at Zeitgeist in Vauxhall, with loads of cool obscure Franconian beers.

Stonch has the details.

Our review of Zeitgeist from February can be found here. We still love the place.

16:25
Beer Review: Brasserie d' Achouffe Houblon Chouffe Dobbelen IPA Tripel
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The beer pours a muted gold color with a slight haze and yeast flecks abounding. The head is epic in size and quite dense, leaving mounds of lacing inside the La Chouffe goblet I’ve poured into. Very active carbonation bubbles make their way from the bottom of the glass to the surface in frantic fashion. The nose is an explosion of fresh hop scents – pine and citrus – with sweet candi sugar and spice following. The clever little Chouffe dumped a whole lot of aromatic hops in my tripel! In some ways, this is a prototypical tripel in the nose, but the hop profile is so pronounced, it becomes something entirely unique. Perhaps this is why the name of this beer references, what, three distinct styles? There is a slight musty aroma here as well, reminding me a little bit of a nice saison.

The palate is shockingly bitter up front, thanks to the triple (not tripel) attack of Amarillo, Tomahawk and Saaz hops that transform this beer into a category all its own. The bitterness of the hops quickly succumbs to a very sweet, warm, sugary foundation with the distinct Belgian yeast character intact. This beer is predominantly sweet, to my taste, despite the aggressive hop profile. Fortunately the hops are sufficient to keep the beer from becoming too cloying although it is close to crossing over into that realm at times, especially as the beer warms to ambient temperature.

On the heavier side for a standard tripel in the mouth, with the hops providing enough astringency to keep the beer clean and the finish both dry and lingering with tart hop resins. Even though this beer clocks in at 9% ABV, it hides the alcohol rather well and doesn’t become too boozy even after it warms. The finish is both silky and astringent, challenging the senses to categorize this beer.

Over all, a truly fine Belgian delight. This beer is a study in contrasts; both sweet and bitter without coming across as disjointed or confused. Leave it to Brasserie D’ Achouffe to challenge both the mind and the palate with another terrific creation. Whether you’re a fan of the Belgian tripel style or a devotee of the American hop-bomb, there is something for you to like in this beer. Far from a session beer, the Dobbelen IPA Tripel is one I could enjoy with great frequency if not quantity. Well done.

16:14
Leavin’ on a Jet Plane…
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…but I do know when I’ll be back again.

Tuesday. Late.

As I’ve said here in passing several times, but never fully explained, I’m off to visit my son, Dr. daughter-in-law and new granddaughter Regan in the wilds of Idaho, a journey which is no simple thing.

As far as I know, and admittedly that’s not too far, nobody on the East Coast provides direct service to Boise, so I have a three-hour layover in Denver both coming and going to make this all work out. I can just barely catch the first commuter train out of Wayne at 5:30 tomorrow morning and jump on the Airport line at 30th St. Station so that I can be at the Frontier terminal an hour before takeoff. Since I’m carrying a suitcase full of bee and will have to check it, I figure I can’t cut it any closer than that.

McCall, Idaho, where I’m bound, is two hours north of Boise, adding to the length of the trip and complicating catching a 7:15 flight out of Boise Tuesday morning. It’s a neat little town with a decent brewpub and a really good wine and beer bar, much too isolated for the likes of me, but that’s not my call, now is it.

In addition to the beer I’m lugging and several other bottles I sent out over the weekend, all to celebate my son’s birthday, I’ll be carrying the strangest damned stuff toy I’ve ever seen for Regan (should have photographed it, but it’s all packed away now).

The plan is to post a story or two with photos while I’m there, unless I decide to just drink and party like it was 2007. We’ll see how that goes.

There’s more on all this, plus a photo of my breakfast last Sunday morning, posted as the result of psychological drives I cannot begin to explain, over at Mermaids.

Be careful while I’m gone. I hear there are a lot of familiar faces back in town and that can only mean trouble, with a capital “T.”

Or is that “D?”

15:52
Terminal Gravity ESG Now on Yer Grocer's Shelf
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Ross William HamiltonThe golden elixir... Ok, this is major, because Terminal Gravity's Extra Special Golden (ESG) is a great beer with lots of character and those peachy ale notes that I happen to love. Before Wednesday, when Point Blank started...

15:31
Six weeks?!?
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Wow...has it really been six weeks since I've posted anything about the brewery here? Granted, this is my busiest time of year, but I'll admit to being lazy, too.

Since April 2:
- Filtered new batches of Bugeater Brown and Impromptu Pale
- Brewed seven barrels of Tin Lizzie Hefeweizen
- Cleaned the draft lines most every Monday
- Brewed seven barrels of Stüvenbräu Maibock
- Cleaned and filled kegs most every Thursday
- Spent a weekend in Green Bay for the Titletown Open Homebrew Competition
- Kegged off the old batches of All-American Gold and Tin Lizzie Hefeweizen, and cleaned those tanks
- Transferred seven barrels of root beer to the cellar
- Brewed seven barrels of All-American Gold
- Picked up a pallet of sugar from Duncan
- Made 28 barrels of root beer
- Transferred the Tin Lizzie Hefeweizen to the cellar
- Transferred 14 barrels of root beer to the cellar
- Made seven barrels of orange cream soda
- Spent a week in Germany
- Filled out the tax forms every two weeks as usual
- Delivered root beer kegs to Lincoln and Council Bluffs
- Filtered the All-American Gold
- Attended the annual Nebraska Craft Brewers Association meeting in Omaha
- Transferred 14 barrels of root beer to the cellar
- Made 28 barrels of root beer
- Delivered root beer kegs to Lincoln
- Filtered and tapped the Stüvenbräu Maibock
This is high-school graduation season, and we go through a ridiculous amount of root beer during May. There are a pile of kegs in the cellar waiting for people to come pick them up for their parties this weekend. In fact, I'll have to be here at the pub to carry kegs out to cars before I can leave for Copenhagen on Sunday.

Last week, someone came to pick up a couple of kegs while I was out. Instead of getting one quarter-barrel of root beer and one quarter-barrel of orange pop, they got the orange pop and my Hefeweizen yeast. About $300 worth of yeast, which I'll replace when I get back from Denmark. They said it didn't taste very good.

Once I get back, I'll try to get the calendar updated with upcoming brews etc. Until then, skål!

15:01
I am human
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Great news. I've received confirmation from Blogger that I am human:
"Your blog has been reviewed, verified, and cleared for regular use so that
it will no longer appear as potential spam. If you sign out of Blogger and
sign back in again, you should be able to post as normal. Thanks for your
patience, and we apologize for any inconvenience this has caused."
What a relief. I was starting to worry about what species I am.

Has anyone confirmed your humanity? No? ALIEN!!!!

14:41
May Homebrewing Update
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OK, back to brewing this weekend after a 3 week break. I almost did an extract batch this weekend just to save a little time, but I couldn’t bring myself to spend the extra $20-25.This weekend will be another Two Hearted IPA clone. I’m extremely happy with how this last one turned out, even if it is a bit cloudy. It smells and tastes fantastic. I’m probably going to end up making it my go to brewing beer from here on ou, hoping to perfect it along the way.

Pictured in the photo to the right is my Mango Blonde, my Raspberry Wheat and my Imperial IPA. After working on the Mango for 4 years, I think this is my last attempt. I just don’t get any mango taste or aroma that comes through so it seems like a waste of time and energy. It was a worthy effort but it’s time to han

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