Recent content by Edward's Beer Cellar

They were looking at local hobbyists. I got tapped for beer & BBQ

I have been asked as part of our local library's community "TED" talks to give a maximum 1 hour presentation about beer. I have some ideas outlined, but I'm curious about what this community would include in a short presentation to the general public. (and no beer samples are allowed)

<<<<<<< See my avitar. I'm Ed, I brew in the cellar Before I moved, I brewed in the Garage.

A question for those who rack their beer onto the priming solution in the bottling bucket, How do you know how much beer you will transfer from the fermenter? (and therefor how much sugar you will need to add) I ferment in non-graduated carboys and my bottling volume always varies based on...

I wanted to share this recipe for a granola that only brewers can appreciate. There has been discussion about using spent grains in granola, but spent grains generally have pretty large pieces of husk and most of the "good" stuff has been transferred into the beer. So I set out to create a...

Having a mill seems like a good idea with the price increases and malt supply issues we have been hearing about. I doubled my usual order as a result when my LHBS had a sale this week. I will be picking up 2 - 55# bags for about $0.60/lb later today. Some 10# bags of Munich and C40 along...

Me too. I name every beer, and design a label for each one. It amuses me, and gives an identity to each brew, that helps my aged addled brain keep them straight. Currently in the beer fridge are : Graftastic (graff) B.O.P (bourbon oaked porter) Edward's Cream Ale, Glass Gem...

My advice to a new brewer is this: 1. Learn to enjoy cleaning. Cleaning & sanitizing aren't the fun or sexy part of this hobby, but are absolutely critical to being successful. Finding a way to find some joy in the process and end result will take the suck out of this needed task. 2...

I'm in

Crush into the bag to reduce the amount of grain dust in the brewery

I agree that there seems to be little info out there on the DigiBoil - so I I would like to add my experience with the 240V version in hopes it might help someone. I purchased a 35L/9.25Gal 240V kettle a little over two years ago. I choose the DigiBoil over the other All-in-One contenders...

I agree with these guys. I've tried various methods to minimize crud transfer, and all of them were either a PIA and/or ineffective. I've come down to "if it flows, it goes" (into the fermenter)

Snowed in, frozen Saturday - too cold now and for the next week or two to tap maple trees, so I'm in the cellar brewing. Nice mellow porter tonight

Yup -- buy the 3/4" round sticker (Avery #4221) and go to Avery.com to design your bottle cap label. I use these for every batch and it only takes a few minutes to design and print once you have done a few. Very easy to ID bottles in cases or six-pack holders. If you want a bottle label, I...

Retired pharmacist here. My current diversions beyond brewing include smoking & curing meat, gardening, canning veggies, hot sauces, jellies and pickles. I also have several car and tractor projects, as well as producing maple syrup, wine making and golf. My past hobbies included fishing...