Recent content by wootz001

Wife and I went to one in Iceland: https://www.bjorbodin.is/ The “beer” bath was interesting. More of a soak with a beer inspired bath bomb. The cold beer on tap was nice. The outdoor, non-beer, hot tub was a hit though and you couldn’t beat the views.

Dowels are a really good idea. Think I might just be able to pull that off.

My MIL dropped her favorite cutting board. Brought it over to me assuming I could make it whole again. I didn’t have the heart to say I am wholly incompetent and lack any of the right tools, so I came up with this. I might need to hit one of you guys up for a new cutting board!

Yep, Looking like end of July as well. The same crown also has a few bines just now starting to form cones, they will probably be ready before Labor Day.

@BongoYodeler Yes! This crown lives next to the compost pile. Pretty sure that is the main reason it’s so happy.

First of the 2025 crop due soon. I also have another set of bines that started later and are just now starting to bloom. Probably has something to do with our blasted constantly mild weather. Was more organized this year than most, but I still like to let things go a little wild and string up...

2025 Backyard cascade. Long Beach, CA

Glad to be of some service! Here is my Cascade in its current state. I cut it down to the ground April 13th. I will string them up this weekend.

Sounds like you’ve got quite a lot going on. The trunk line alone is going to need a constant supply of coolant to keep the beer in the lines cold. That coolant needs to be below your serving temp, usually 29-32F plus or minus a couple. Maybe rethink the coolbot AC, and think about a glycol...

Very cool! What’s the planned use for your walk-in? What you are thinking about it is possible, but highly dependent on the thermal demands placed on the system. Something to be conscious about is the recovery time needed to transfer the heat from the pumps and tanks (now stored in the glycol...

I use 1/4 inch SS ball bearings and pop them inside the little filter thing.

I recommend getting some field grade plugs instead of rhizomes, especially if you are wanting a yield this year. Cascade grows consistently for me in Southern California. I planted plugs 4 years ago, and now I have more than I can keep up with. I had planted Centennial at the same time as...

@Snuffy I take it that you’ve never accidentally made a root beer hazy IPA before! 😂🍻

Thanks all for the responses so far! Please keep them coming! 🍻 Sometimes I do have to remind myself that my brewing hobby is an investment in my own happiness and mental health rather than a series of sunk costs that need to be recouped or their output maximized somehow. “Minimizing waste”...

Kombucha has been in the back of my mind. SWMBO would probably appreciate as well. What does a continuous setup look like? Do you have a favorite tea?