Recent content by MrKlepacki

OK, Still looking for some help here. I saw an allergist several times, and all we found is that I'm allergic to grass and some trees, but not hops or yeast. Yes I have an EPI pen (2 actually) and I still have no problems with any commercial beer. This reaction seems near impossible to test...

Update!! It's not yeast, fuggle, saaz, liberty or falcon... I just ordered about $60 worth of hops (everything I could find) to bring in next week. We think it might be Goldings and Glacier. Also, I got an EPI :) I'll update once we know for sure - all I know is I have 15 gallons of beer I...

I'll be seeing an allergist in 2 days. The pesticide comment is an interesting one... I'll have to ask that while I'm there. Thank you for all the responses! I know it seems odd to not just go to the Dr. first, but I did want as much info from you all before heading in, since I'm sure they...

This only happens while drinking. I've made a few hop teas to see what bothers me. So far those I listed are a problem, and all are in the fuggle family. Really I'd like to know what else is bred from fuggle. Maybe I will repost this with a different title?

Hi All! First of all, I'd like to say that I did do a search for this on the forums but didn't find an exact answer. I have been brewing alone and with others for about 3 years now, and only recently have I been having an allergic reaction (throat swells up, trouble breathing) I thought at...