Archive for November, 2010

From The Hop Press… Homebrewing for n00bs, part 3: Your first brew day

Friday, November 26th, 2010

You’ve gathered all your equipment. You’ve agonized over the decision of what recipe kit to brew for your first batch. Now finally, you’re ready to brew! OMG! [...] Read more at The Hop Press!

From The Hop Press… Iron Hill’s Five Course Winter Brewmaster’s Dinner

Friday, November 19th, 2010

Tuesday night, I had the great pleasure of attending the Five Course Winter Brewmaster’s Dinner at Iron Hill North Wales, presented by Head Brewer Vince Desrosiers and Chef Tim Andrews. Five dishes, five beers, five fabulous beer and food pairings. [...] Read more at The Hop Press!

From The Hop Press… Homebrewing for n00bs, part 2: Ingredients

Friday, November 12th, 2010

Okay, so you’ve got all your equipment. Now you’re ready to get all your ingredients so you can start brewing! I recommend starting off with recipe kits from your local homebrew shop or an online store, simply because they come with everything you need, pre-measured and ready to go. [...] Read more at The Hop [...]

From The Hop Press… Homebrewing for n00bs, part 1: Getting started

Friday, November 5th, 2010

Homebrewing is a fantastically rewarding hobby. A little creativity, a little science, a little manual labor, plus you end up with delicious, homemade beer in the end! Certainly something to be proud of. [...] Read more at The Hop Press!