Archive for January, 2012

AG#7 Broadford Progress IPA

I’ve brewed my entry for the Northern Craft Brewers IPA Day event at Saltaire Brewery, March 31st 2012.  If you are a homebrewer and want to join in, then this is a joint event with the Midlands Craft Brewers and I’m sure both groups would welcome some new faces.  I want this beer to have [ READ MORE ]

Homebrewing First Steps – Brewing Equipment

When it comes to homebrewing there is plenty to think about before you’re able to enjoy the fruits of your labour.  I know a few people who are looking to brew this year and thought I’d write up my thoughts on the first steps I took.  I hope to write three more posts in fairly [ READ MORE ]

When Black is White

Colour is a means of communication, we instantaneously recognise a meaning or a message where colour is present.  It’s a non-verbal cue that taps into our learned associations and we use it on a daily basis to help us stay safe, fit in to our surroundings and determine what we will eat or drink.  We [ READ MORE ]

Is all fair in love and wort?

Sam Calagione’s response to the thread on Beer Advocate last week got me thinking.  I read it here, but there are loads of sites that have posted it.  In short, Sam was responding to a discussion on Beer Advocate which was focusing on negativity and pointing the finger at Dogfish Head as one of a [ READ MORE ]

Nomadic Blogging and Brewing

Image: Kristina B I think most beer bloggers would accept that their writing or photography is cyclical, to varying degrees.  Themes and ideas are revisited but are not necessarily repetitions.  Within a new blog post or article it is common practice to reference similar material, like-minded or conflicting, to give context and as a way [ READ MORE ]

A Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time

My friend has a conundrum.  No not me, a friend. This friend likes to drink beer and sometimes likes to chat through the medium of social media while drinking beer.  He usually plays it safe and knows where his boundaries are, keeps conversations light and tries not to offend anyone.  Well, this friend recently enjoyed [ READ MORE ]

Mash Tun Build – Homebrew

I’ve set myself a goal for the coming months, a DIY mission that many homebrewers embark on.  Building some or all of your own kit is something that is likely to save you some money when starting out, but if it doesn’t then hopefully there is knowledge to be banked along the way.  Understanding my [ READ MORE ]

AG#6 Broadford Aire Porter

Got a green light to brew late yesterday afternoon and sprung into action.  It’s always good to have bought in what you need for your next recipe to allow you to seize the moment.    This was my sixth full mash brew (AG#6) and an attempt to brew something similar to a beer I recently [ READ MORE ]

The Session #59: I Almost Always Drink Beer, But When I Don’t…

This months Beer Blogging Friday, or #Session (No.59),  is hosted by Mario Rubio over at Brewed for Thought.   The topic is: ‘I almost always drink beer, but when I don’t…‘, a tough one when all you drink is beer.  So, I opened a beer and wrote this. My initial thoughts on this lead me to [ READ MORE ]

Homebrewing in 2012

I’m already homebrewing and have been for three years now,  it’s been said before but I’ll say it again, it’s great fun!  I also know people keen to have a go this year and have read others declare their interest.  While reading the Beermerchants Beer Blog post ’2012′ I found myself nodding along at each [ READ MORE ]

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