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For several years I've harvested some "wild" hops in the woods somewhat near me, but it would be much more convenient to have some in my own yard. So the other day I dug up some roots and brought them home along with my annual harvest. I realize Spring is probably a better time to have dug...

I live near an old mining community (abandoned in the 1920's when the mines shut down), and while hiking there the other day I found some hops growing. No idea if they are truly "wild" or a left-over from the mining days. Regardless, I thought it would be neat to use them when I brew this...

Invariably I tend to make bigger beers, and every time I go to use my Phil's Sparger sprinkler assembly I find that I can't because the grain sits too high in the container - the sprinkler arms bottom-out against the grain. I end up having to do low-tech, slow pour over the grains instead...

After a ten year "home-brewing sabbatical", I finally decided it was time to brew a batch of homebrew 4 weeks ago. I had long ago sworn off extract brewing, so I picked up where I left off and proceeded ahead with planning out a smoked porter. A few days in advance, I made a 1-quart starter...