Hey all, it’s been awhile since I’ve been active on here (still looking for one of those elusive full-time jobs) so I thought I would kick things back off with my latest recipe. But rather than just post a recipe I have decided to share my personal experiences as well. When my wife and I [...]

“Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy.” That oh so famous (and completely true) quotation is often attributed to that affable patriot and diplomat, Ben Franklin. While Franklin never really uttered those now-famous words – he was more of a wine drinker, I guess – when I saw the [...]

 
In celebration of Russian River Brewing Company’s Pliny the Elder being named the best beer in the US by the recent Zymurgy Reader’s Poll (see here) I thought it only fitting to have this week’s beer recipe reflect this greatness. Courtesy of the head brewmaster at Russian River, Vinnie Cilurzo, I would like to share [...]

When it comes to homebrewing I am about as green as they come. Having started my journey in December of 2008 I have only eight batches under my belt. At this point I think I know enough to know that I don’t know anything. As an engineering student I learned something that I have carried [...]

While we’re still a brand new blog the people are already surfing in with their suggestions. We recently received a recommendation from a TLL reader in Cleveland, OH that we add a Beer Recipes section to our blog. What a fantastic idea. Now why didn’t I think of that one? Anyway, without further ado we [...]

When it comes to the easiest ways for one to get into the hobby of homebrewing nothing makes more sense than a beer-making kit. I’m talking about a turn-key beer-making system that comes complete with everything you need to hit the ground running and this includes the ingredients for your first batch.

There are several kits [...]

The Cooper’s Brewery of Australia (makers of that fantastic Cooper’s Micro-Brew Kit) has announced that it will be adding yet another classic style to its already strong homebrewing product portfolio, the English Bitter. Available through MakeBeer.net, the Cooper’s brand of homebrewing ingredients and supplies are great for both beginners and seasoned brew vets looking for [...]

It’s that time of year again. The time when we pause and take a moment to pay homage to our favorite fermented beverage of old, mead. With summer upon us and the bees hard at work making their gooey yellow gift, there’s no better time to brew up a batch of mead to share with [...]