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Brew Year’s Resolutions 2020

Posted on January 1, 2020 by

I missed doing this last year, but might as well try again for 2020. Patience. I often bring my lagers on-line before they are as conditioned as well as they could be. That means that the keg is okay when … Continue reading →

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Brew Year’s Resolutions 2018

Posted on January 1, 2018 by

It’s a new year! Having reflected on the past year of brewing as well as how I hit my resolutions for the previous year, I’m ready to set out some goals for 2018. Pitch a new article for a homebrew … Continue reading →

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Confidence and Competence in Brewing

Posted on May 21, 2017 by

“Relax. Don’t Worry. Have a Homebrew.” What a lifesaver that phrase was in my early days of brewing! Getting started in this hobby can be a nerve-wracking business. First are all of the (rightfully) important warnings about sanitation and proper … Continue reading →

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Homebrew Con Seminar: The Dinosaur in My Beer!

Posted on May 16, 2017 by

I’m excited to be on the schedule for Homebrew Con (aka National Homebrewers Conference) in Minneapolis next month! If you’re at the event, come see my seminar: The Dinosaur in My Beer: 250 Million Years of Homebrewing History. Of course, most beer … Continue reading →

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Homebrew savings in bulk?

Posted on May 14, 2017 by

Since I started ramping up my homebrewing two or three years back, I’ve been brewing at least 20 times a year. At five gallon batches, that adds up to a lot of supplies! I soon realized that it might make sense … Continue reading →

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