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This guy is brewing ancient beer: https://www.cbsnews.com/video/archaeologist-recreating-ancient-beers/

Today, 06/06/2019, is the 75th anniversary of D-Day, the invasion of Normandy. I hope you'll take a moment sometime today to hoist a pint & remember all those who were there. Here are a couple of vids you might be interested in seeing...

A 10 year old kid plays Metallica onstage with Dave Grohl & The Foo Fighters.

I'll be brewing my 1st Scotch Ale soon, there are a couple of yeast choices: Wyeast 1728 & White Labs WLP028. I'm just wondering if those of you with experience with brewing Scotch Ales & the mentioned yeast strains have a preference & if so, why? Do you use another strain & if so, why? Regards, GF.

242 years & the United States of America is still going strong, Happy birthday America!

So, I'm in the planning stages for a trip to Vero Beach, FL. between Thanksgiving & Christmas; anyone have any "must see's" or "must do's" for Vero Beach & the surrounding areas? Any really good restaurants or brewpubs? Any places/things to avoid? Girlfriend wants to just lay on the beach & soak...

Does anyone have experience with making a single varietal cider from Arkansas Black apples? I finally found a source for these apples just a couple days ago, I've heard that they make a great cider, but haven't ever tasted a cider made from them. I did get a few apples to taste out of hand, but...

Considering it's now Christmas Eve, time for some Christmas music; post your favorites! Here's a little something to help get you into the spirit... Merry Christmas / Happy holidays!

Just thought I'd share this info on a nationwide vegetable recall (USA & Canada) due to possible Listeria contamination: https://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm581389.htm Check your veggies carefully! Regards, GF.

On this date in 1944, the allies stormed the beaches of Normandy. Take a moment & hoist a pint to the greatest generation today. Regards, GF.

I hope you will take a moment out of your BBQ's & picnics today to hoist a pint & remember those who have given the ultimate sacrifice for this country. Enjoy your holiday! Regards, GF.

Just what is says, read the story here: https://www.yahoo.com/finance/news/people-furious-craft-brewer-sold-210332678.html Regards, GF.

So I'm formulating a recipe for a Honey Vienna Graff, and I'm dropping the DME in favor of honey & additional grain. This got me to wondering... What if hops were boiled in a honey/water solution instead of a malt extract solution? Would the fact that it's a different type sugar effect the...

I've a recipe (Ken Schramm's Hefty Braggot) that calls for Cascade hops & while I want to brew the recipe, I'm not a fan of Cascade hops. I'm thinking of using either all US Goldings, all Hallertau, or Fuggles for bittering & US Goldings for aroma. I'm trying to avoid any citrusy hops. I'd like...

Back in the 60's/70's there was a malt/malt sugar candy that seemed to be LME that was dehydrated even further so it hardened into a hard candy. It was molded into a mini brick shape, was a bit smaller than single "Bit-O-Honey," and was quite tasty. Does anybody else remember this candy? I've...

I got this smoker for Christmas: http://www.homedepot.com/p/Masterbuilt-Charcoal-Smoker-20060516/300687431?gclid=CPalyd-WntECFQ90fgod1YEPGA&gclsrc=aw.ds I've never owned/used a smoker like this, I've been smoking on my Weber grill, and I'm wondering if any of you have experience with this...

Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas! Regards, GF. :)

I just saw a bald eagle chick hatch LIVE on the DC Eagle Cam: http://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2016/03/18/470934639/baby-eaglet-emerges-from-its-egg-on-d-c-eagle-cam Watch LIVE here: http://dceaglecam.eagles.org/ Thought I'd share. Regards, GF.

A brewery in London is brewing beer from surplus bread to tackle food waste. Here's the story: http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/food-and-drink/news/toast-ale-brew-london-brewery-turns-bread-into-beer-to-tackle-food-waste-a6837421.html And a video news story...

Happy New Year HBTers! Here's hoping everyone has a safe, happy, healthy & prosperous 2016! :mug: Regards, GF.