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I was just reading about a family that got the idea to open a brewery, and has been traveling around visiting breweries and drinking beer to get a feel for the market. They recently began brewing, and came up with extensive business plans on how to grow into a brewery who will sell nationally...

I just moved to a new place and today I tried my first brew there. At my last place I had a fantastic routine and lay out. With a new place though, today I had to reinvent everything. I had a lot of issues but the worst was when I realized I had to carry my wort down stairs to the basement to...

Well, Oberon came out this week, and I'll be brewing a clone this Saturday. That said, the wife and I got busy two nights ago and finished off a 6 pack, harvesting the yeast from the bottles and making a small starter. I stepped it up last night, and will do that again at least once more...

I've been working on a project at home, doing some remodeling and such. Between me, the wife, and both our parents we have done everything ourselves. Except for drywall - I don't want to mess that up. So, I hired the job out and after a few days of sub-par work and the guy messing up our...

This past weekend, it happened to be a Founders All Day IPA. Okay, maybe not the best choice of my adult life, but it's the only can I had handy. Next time I'll stick to BMC-types!

Each year the spouse gives me a general beer concept for something she'd like to drink for her birthday, and my job is to have it ready for her party with family and friends. Usually the first time I try it is at the party, so hey...no pressure or anything. Historically, the beers have all...

What kind of roaster are you all using at home? And what have been your experiences with any of the different roasters you've used? Any recommendations for purchasing a roaster? I just got started recently, but roasting has become an addiction highly comparable to my coffee drinking habits...