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If y'all recall, we did the best beer swap in the history of beer swaps right about five years ago. I still have one . . . at least, for a few minutes. Because, when this mofo is gone, I got the feeling it's gone for good and forever. First, let me apologize to who sent this. I've long...

For those who may remember me (or would like to), I'll be coming into Austin in a few hours or so to attend the HB 602/HB 660 hearings in the morning. So far, I expect to hit the Uncle Billy's on Barton Springs around most folks' quittin' time. If you would like to meet a legend in his own...

Earn the respect of your wives, husbands, domestic partners, kids coworkers, and fellow homebrewers by winning a medal (or two) at the world-famous Dixie Cup. Dixie Cup is a tradition steeped in history and barleywine, one of the largest and longest-running homebrew competitions in the...

Some of y'all may have heard that I am the Grand Wazoo of the Foam Rangers homebrewing club. Well, in celebration of American Craft Beer Week, Ben of the Petrol Station (a good place for a burger and quality, craft beer) is bringing in a number of local craft brewers to show off and talk about...

. . . and it has been for most of the day, and it promises to for much of the rest of the day. It's official. It has now snowed in Houston in December (all Decembers put together, that is) more often than the Astros have won a pennant. Time for another beer. :mug: TL

To begin: Yes, I am in a ranting mood today. I apologize. Now, what's with all these enzyme threads? Recently, I've seen all sorts of talk about using alpha amylase and Beano. I know those always have been the point of discussion to some extent, but I've seen it much more. Now, today, I...

All, I am afraid we have had to reschedule the Houston area BJCP exam to Wednesday, October 7. A schedule conflict has developed with DeFalco's, and it is no longer available on the 5th. I apologize for giving such short notice, but the conflict only came to light a couple days ago. If...

All, The Houston Foam Rangers proudly present the 26th Annual Dixie Cup Homebrew Competition and Celebration! This year's event features Garrett Oliver (Brooklyn Brewery) and Scott Metzger (Freetail Brewing Co. - San Antonio, TX) as speakers. Other events include raffles, potluck dinner...

All, The Houston area BJCP exam will be held on October 5, 2009, at DeFalco's Home Wine & Beer Supplies at 6:00 PM. If you want to take the exam, you just need to let me know and give me a phone number. You do need to let me know in advance if you want to attend, so that I can make sure...

To start winding up this crazy 15 months or so, I am flying out tomorrow to London for the Great British Beer Festival and get some honest-to-goodness Real Ale. Is anyone else around going to be there? We actually are going to hit the GBBF on Tuesday and Wednesday before recovering a bit and...

The Houston Foam Rangers are happy to offer another BJCP exam study course this Summer. Classes will be held in the evening and meet weekly for about two hours. Right now, we are trying to decide between Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. It looks like classes will begin in about a month and...

I received this beer through the 9-9-9 swap and popped it open a little while ago. WildWest’s Centennial IPA Aroma – moderate malt with mild biscuit notes; mild fruitiness; mild, Centennial hops, mild and pleasant alcohol notes as it warms; no detectable flaws; fresh hop aroma in finish...

We just got the word that the Saint Arnold brewery will host the Houston area Big Brew on May 2. The brewery will provide brewers with hot RO water for mashing, cool water for chilling, and a kolsch and Chico ale yeast slurries for pitching. The hot water will run until they need to switch it...

Every time I brew at home - every time - a bee visits me at some point during the brew. Every time, well, he missed one beer. That one turned out like ka-ka, so I blame the bee. I couldn't have been me. Anyhow, my bee buddy is here with me, today, as I sit outside and tend the pit. He...

Congratulations, folks! You've nearly made it to Lent! Now, before you go getting your foreheads all dirty tomorrow, have some fun! If you're wondering, so far, it's been a robust porter, rauchbock, daiquiri, and Baltic porter - with a Rochefort 10 and who knows what else on deck. And, I...

12.0 lbs. U.S. 2-row pale malt 2.0L 3.75 lbs. Marris Otter (U.K.) 3.0L 1.5 lbs. Munich 20L 1.0 lbs. Crystal (U.S.) (80L) 0.25 lbs. Special B (180 L) 1.5 oz. Summit (16.5%) - 75 mins (FWH) 1.5 oz. Centennial (9.5%) - 20 mins 1.0 oz. Cascades (5.5%) - 15 mins 1.0 oz. Cascades (5.5%) - 7 mins 1.0...

Y'all didn't Bill, but I did. He was a kind man, a generous man, a smart man, and a hardworking man. He was also a man in pain for as long as I knew him, and it was getting worse every day. Today, his pain ended. I raise a glass to celebrate Bill, his life, the end of his pain, and the...

When: Sunday, December 7, noon-4pm Where: Saint Arnold brewery Who: All homebrewers! You do not need to belong to a club. Families are invited, as are friends who are interested in beer or brewing (i.e., this isn't the time to bring out the group just to get plowed). What to bring...

I just had to take a day off from the job search today. I've had a couple of eight-pound pork butts and a whole bunch of sausage hanging out, just waiting on me to fire up the pit, and today was the day. It has been a beautiful day, for that matter. Novembers are like that in Houston. I...

Two things, brother: 1 - Your PM inbox is full. :) 2 - Yep, I'll be there. TL