Greetings earthlings, from Mongolia

[bduke89]

Hello from cold steppes of Mongolia (the coldest capital in the world, technically). My name is Duke and I am starting a little hobby of mine to brew what I love during my free time.

Since discovering this forum through Google, my desire to brew at home grew more.

Please be kind to the noob!

 

[ColoHox]

Hello and welcome to the forums from Colorado, and the rest of the US!

Can you find some of the normal brewing gear and ingredients in those parts?

Anything interesting that you can brew with?

 

[J-Rock44]

Coldest?? Eh.. Hmm I live in Minneapolis, MN which is pretty much ice and snow for at least 9months. Perfect for getting down and brewing some beer!! cheers Duke!!

 

[ChefRex]

Welcome!
We're always kind to a noobie but you best toughen up because we like to have fun!

 

[bduke89]

Hey all thanks for your warm welcome.

Homebrewing isn't totally new to Mongolians, but homebrewed beers are. Mongolians usually homebrew sea-buckthorn and cranberry wines at home through Russian recipes (we call it "BARAASHIG").

We do have some indigenous herbs, but traditionally there are no hops in Mongolia and our wheats are great for vodka only. But always searching for some possibilities.

Currently, I have small size homebrew kit for small batched 2 gal. at max but I do have some access to 200 L small brewery.

@J-Rock44 Actually, it was discussed on internet that Mongolia's capital UB has the lowest median temperature around the year (-3 C) making it the coldest sovereign nation's capital. But, I heard MN had a lot of snow and cold weather too. All this cold really hamper us on agricultural side.

 

[unionrdr]

Sounds like you'll have to order what you need to brew with? You might want to take a look at gruit ales? http://www.gruitale.com/intro_en.htm

 

[passedpawn]

Airag?

 

[drainbamage]

Welcome! I'm interested to hear more about homebrewing in Mongolia.

 

[ncbrewer]

Welcome to HBT.

 

[BourbonSprings]

Hi! I am a chef in New York City, and I am very interested in sourcing Sea Buckthorn Wine. I have yet to engage in any of my own home fermentation, but I would love to do so.
I just watched an episode of "Booze Traveler" that took place in Mongolia, and I found it fascinating.

Does anyone know where I can find this wine, or at least the sea buckthorn berries around NYC?

Thanks!!!

 

[unionrdr]

That does sound interesting, in regard to where the native Americans migrated from & all.

 

[Cyclman]

Welcome to the group, from Colorado

I am always fascinated by stories of brewing in parts of the world where it is not easily done. Best of luck.

 

[ScudrunnerBrewing]

This is an older post...still looking for Seabuckthorn?

 

[foodinhome]

Hello and welcome to the forums from Hangzhou, Yes, Mongolia is very cold

 

[ChefRex]

Hello and welcome to the forums from Hangzhou, Yes, Mongolia is very cold

So, what's homebrewing in Hangzhou like?

Welcome to the forum from New Jersey, USA