Also know as the Lord Of The Rings marathon. Showed up at 9am for a lite breakfast before waiting in line. Then movie 1 (extended version). Spent some time exploring the building. Then movie 2 (super extended version). A costume contest. Then movie 3 ( ultra uber super extended version). Cigar bar, bluegrass and a […]

After the success of the last all-grain stout, we decided to try an oatmeal version. We cooked oats in minimum amount of water as recommended by a book. Turned clumpy – probably kept it from adding much to the mash. In turn, the OG was low (1.042). Added 1lb natural cane sugar at end to […]

I have been brewing more and more lately. The basics are firm, but I am still learning and finding new resources. Just spotted this great calculator on powersbrewery.home.comcast.net

It has been just over 2 weeks since Jamie and I spent the day picking grapes. The buckets were kept upstairs where the ambient temperature was warmer. Each day, I would open the buckets and punch down the pomace that had risen to the top of the must. At first, the whole room smelled like […]

There are some tremendous grape vines growing on the south side of my house. The vines were planted years ago by my landlord and each year we get buckets of concord, himrod, and canadice grapes. Usually, we make a little juice or jelly and let the rest go to the birds. This year, Jamie and […]

DragonSlayer (super easy mini mash) recipe: Slightly modified version of Greydragon’s recipe. Ingredients (for approximately 12 gallons) 6 lbs – Wheat Malt (grain – we used 5.5lb white +1/2lb “special-b” for flavor) 6 lbs – Amber Unhopped Malt Extract (liquid) 6 lbs – Light Dry Malt Extract (dry) 3 oz – Boiling hops (Hallertau) 1 […]

Stuck in some smoky pub watching the “big game”. Good food, good suds, good friends… Guess I shouldn’t complain…

Out my window So far, the conference has been great. The day started with a quick registration, some food and then the pre-work shops. I was signed up for the “Paper Prototyping” hosted by the Penn State team (the other PSU). They were informative and had great advice to offer. After a quick run thought […]