Homebrewing Blog

[TenaciousJ]

my problem is I can't even find a place to download plugins. Every tutorial I've seen online seems to have a different dashboard then mine. I go to where it's supposed to be and nothing... I feel like I'm missing something

 

[homebrewdad]

my problem is I can't even find a place to download plugins. Every tutorial I've seen online seems to have a different dashboard then mine. I go to where it's supposed to be and nothing... I feel like I'm missing something

**insert generic anti-wordpress comment here**

 

[SPLASTiK]

This is why I refuse to use wordpress. If you want to do ANYTHING slightly unusual, you have to get a frakking plugin.

You don't have to use a plugin to do it, that's just the easy way.

my problem is I can't even find a place to download plugins. Every tutorial I've seen online seems to have a different dashboard then mine. I go to where it's supposed to be and nothing... I feel like I'm missing something

What version of WordPress?

 

[TenaciousJ]

You don't have to use a plugin to do it, that's just the easy way.



What version of WordPress?

i have the normal version... not pro. using twenty eleven theme. i've tried to drop the code from google analytics in the footer but it cuts off a portion of the script when saved on the widgets page. i also can't seem to find where to edit the page metadata to insert the script.

 

[homebrewdad]

You don't have to use a plugin to do it, that's just the easy way.

Sure. I'm a PHP developer (I wrote my own blog). I could go in and hack the code... but my changes are likely to get overwritten and/or break the next release or wordpress, which (like most releases) will probably be recommended due to the umpteenth security hole that needs fixing.

And wordpress itsef will nag you to upgrade every time you log into the admin... unless, ironically, you install a plugin to kill that functionality.

Insane.

 

[1stTimer]

Wordpress sounds like a bit of a pain in the arse.

 

[hoppedupbrewer]

I've been writing content for a while, but I'm still riding a high from the MN Craft Brewer's Guild Wintefest event a couple weeks ago and figured this was as good a time to launch as any! I've been following a lot of blogs from this thread and love the bredth of topics that are covered! Hope someone finds my posts enjoyable and occasionally informative

http://hoppedupbrewer.com/

 

[larrynoz]

http://sessionbeerbrewing.blogspot.com/

 

[yorkbrew]

I've always wanted to start one but I've really gotten motivated. I'm building a kick ass system right now and when I'm done I'll definitely be posting a write up with lots of pics.

 

[DangerRoss]

Like many, I had the dream of making a website for their home brewery. Well I finally got around to making one. It was easier then I thought just took a little time. Without further ado:

http://fluke-brewing.blogspot.com/

 

[HollisBrewCo]

Would anybody be interested in doing a collaboration post ? I was thinking of doing a review of the different brewing software. I would take beer alchemy and would need somebody to review beer tools pro, beer smith and/or anything else Im missing. We would put the same post with all the reviews up on everyone who participates blog.
Shoot me a PM here if your interested.

 

[BillyBroas]

Sounds fun. You can count me in for reviewing BeerSmith on The Homebrew Academy. I've got the Mac version in case you think it's worth having both reviewed.

 

[1stTimer]

Beat me to it Billy. I've got the non-Mac version if that matters.

Also, I've got a minor update up on the blog to be followed by a big one tomorrow.
http://atomicdonkeybrewing.blogspot.com/

 

[BillyBroas]

Beat me to it Billy. I've got the non-Mac version if that matters.
http://atomicdonkeybrewing.blogspot.com/

Too slow!

I was actually planning on trying out iBrewMaster soon. If no one else claims it I could always take that and you can have BeerSmith.

 

[aidan]

Here's another blog for this thread: BeerAndGarden.com
I started with a gardening blog but only added a few posts, then the home brewing passion kicked in and I combined the topics in a new blog that I called 'Beer And Garden'. But I became only interested in blogging about brewing so the name is not quite appropriate anymore.

By the way, another brewing software that you might consider reviewing is Brew Mate, it's the best of the free ones that I found.

 

[shoreman]

Http://www.thetablelands.com - just started recently

 

[HollisBrewCo]

Aidan do you use brew mate and want to review it ? Anybody use beer tools ? I'm thinking we should put up all the posts together. We could exchange emails with text and pictures and let everyone format for their own blog.

 

[brettwasbtd]

Haven't set up a blog yet, but its on my to do list. I use Brew Target (open source created by an HBT member) and I could write a review for that if need be.

 

[scottland]

I use Brew Pal for iOS. Let me know if you're interested

 

[aidan]

Aidan do you use brew mate and want to review it ? Anybody use beer tools ? I'm thinking we should put up all the posts together. We could exchange emails with text and pictures and let everyone format for their own blog.

Yes I use it but may not be the best to review it since I don't also use one of the standard recipe applications such as Beersmith so wouldn't really have a benchmark to compare it with.

 

[1stTimer]

I only use beersmith. Used Pro-Mash for a while but like beersmith much better. I’m game. Just let me know if you want a review. I will gladly give it a shot. I like the idea of collaboration between the blogs.

 

[homebrewdad]

I think that collaboration is a great idea.

 

[aidan]

Yes I use it but may not be the best to review it since I don't also use one of the standard recipe applications such as Beersmith so wouldn't really have a benchmark to compare it with.

Having said that, if there is no one in a better position to write a review of Brew Mate, I'd be glad to.

 

[1stTimer]

I've got some pictures up on the blog of the brew rig progress if you're interested in checking it out. Everything is coming along very well and very quickly now.

 

[DangerRoss]

I've got some pictures up on the blog of the brew rig progress if you're interested in checking it out. Everything is coming along very well and very quickly now.

Looking good man! I need to learn how weld and build myself a rig. I just posted a Pliny the Elder review along with some other beer reviews.

http://fluke-brewing.blogspot.com/

 

[cuttsjp]

I use Brew Pal for iOS. Let me know if you're interested

Brew Pal is so amazing, I constantly forget that it's a 99 cent app. It works really well, is nicely customizable, and can do pretty much everything all the other brew programs can. It's a little glitchy at times, but I swear by it and I wish there was a computer version of it. Does anyone know if there is an iPad version as well?

 

[scottland]

There isn't an ipad version, but it does work on the iPad. It's definitely got it's quirks, but overall it's really nice. I'm looking forward to version 2.0 should it ever come out.

Even in it's current state, I never use any pc brewing software. Brewpal is quick, it gets the job done, and it's always in my pocket. Plus when inspiration strikes, I don't have to run to the computer to draw up a recipe, I can just whip out my phone.

 

[1stTimer]

Udated with my long bottling night experience. http://atomicdonkeybrewing.blogspot.com/

 

[brettwasbtd]

Ok, I finally got around to making the blog and typing up some posts. Definitely am interested in the collaboration of brewing software. I can do the BrewTarget review!

http://www.shegoguebrew.blogspot.com/

 

[HollisBrewCo]

brettwasbtd, send me a PM with your email and i will get you up to speed.