tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6521229482537361840.comments2024-02-20T09:10:35.971-05:00FuggledAlistair Reecehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15929927359428659775noreply@blogger.comBlogger3080125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6521229482537361840.post-25669620653663049892024-02-19T11:48:40.611-05:002024-02-19T11:48:40.611-05:00when I was actively brewing, I had a couple house ...when I was actively brewing, I had a couple house beer recipes that were loosely designed to have an ingredient cost ( for 2.5 gallons ) no higher than buying a 24pk of Labatt Blue at Wegmans. It was more of a thought exercise than an actual attempt at saving money ... much like you said, the intangibles were where the value of the beer lied.jordan bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06893160811798059847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6521229482537361840.post-29390215154292328862024-02-16T18:30:55.779-05:002024-02-16T18:30:55.779-05:00My numbers are similar to yours. Interesting char...My numbers are similar to yours. Interesting charging yourself for your labor, but the way I see it, by doing it myself, I'm paying myself.<br /><br />The old homebrewers' joke was that those who homebrew to save money on beer is like buying a boat to save money on fish. But with pints in the U.S. now topping $7.00 USD, I'm starting to wonder if homebrewing is cheaper. A "standard" 5-US gallon batch is 40 pints. So buying 40 pints at a pub would be $320.00 (adding a $1 for tax and tip, keeping the number at $8 to keep the maths easy.)<br />Cost of brewing equipment and gadgets notwithstanding, a "standard" batch of my British Brown cost me about $35 for grains, hops, and yeast. Add in $8 for water (I know, a lot, but again, to keep calculations easy), $5 "energy" - propane or electric. Add a couple of bucks amortization of equipment, say $2 - that comes to $50 for 5 gal/40 pints/19 liters or $1.25 pint.<br /><br />I think part of the "makers mentality" comes a sense of self satisfaction of doing it yourself in addition to a sense of thrift.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6521229482537361840.post-27326368655559897882024-02-13T09:52:55.644-05:002024-02-13T09:52:55.644-05:00Also very sad to see them lose, but it's an ex...Also very sad to see them lose, but it's an exhausting business. I've watched a few of my local favorites come to an end. 3 Star, Astrolab, and sadly Mad Science in Adamstown MD. <br /><br />I'm in the DC area and publish a beer blog myself, which I don't keep as updated as i like. I wrote about Black Narrows in October 2022 when we spent a weekend in the area, as well as EVO and Burley Oak. <br /><br />Let's be beer pals. <br /><br />https://shenaniganswithdave.blogspot.com/<br /><br />Christine G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/17781551364340088590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6521229482537361840.post-86731701519283802122024-01-25T11:44:00.838-05:002024-01-25T11:44:00.838-05:00Whilst talking about Vienna malt, I am planning to...Whilst talking about Vienna malt, I am planning to do a 100% Vienna malt lager sometime this year as well, will probably hop with the Tettnang I have in the freezer.Alistair Reecehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15929927359428659775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6521229482537361840.post-78724990429891373882024-01-25T10:14:01.834-05:002024-01-25T10:14:01.834-05:00That sounds like a very interesting approach! I wo...That sounds like a very interesting approach! I wonder to what extent the contribution of the Vienna malt would be noticeable in the final beer. I'd imagine at least ever so slightly more maltiness without making the beer too cloying or full-bodied.Andreas Krennmairhttps://dafteejit.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6521229482537361840.post-83308139560948857772024-01-24T09:12:49.592-05:002024-01-24T09:12:49.592-05:00I haven't seen the recipe, no. I am toying wit...I haven't seen the recipe, no. I am toying with ditching Pilsner entirely and going for a Vienna/Munich combination for the base malts - the kellerbier I have in the kegerator is a blend of those two, and I really the depth of flavour they provide.Alistair Reecehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15929927359428659775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6521229482537361840.post-33604684718208925212024-01-23T15:29:25.650-05:002024-01-23T15:29:25.650-05:00Have you seen the Fabián 14° recipe in Craft Beer ...Have you seen the Fabián 14° recipe in Craft Beer & Brewing? They have Pilsner and Munich I at about 40% each, while the CaraMunich III is a whopping 18%. When I put together my recipe, I found that much caramel malt a bit excessive, so I reduced that to about 12%, Munich malt (Munich II in my case) is 37%, and Pilsner at 49%. With plenty of bitterness (35 IBU in my case, 41 in Fabián 14's), these higher amounts of Munich definitely seem to work nicely.Andreas Krennmairhttps://dafteejit.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6521229482537361840.post-47996466083867760752024-01-10T13:28:40.939-05:002024-01-10T13:28:40.939-05:00Let me know when you build this homage to church p...Let me know when you build this homage to church pubs. I'll be first in line!Chris Straubnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6521229482537361840.post-41810280624745225022024-01-09T11:36:18.684-05:002024-01-09T11:36:18.684-05:00There is a new Brewer to Brewer podcast with Dan S...There is a new Brewer to Brewer podcast with Dan Suarez interviewing Matthias Trum which goes into great detail about the history of the brewery, the head brewers (especially his great grandfather) the Kellers, and all the facilities. I am a huge Schlenkerla fanboy and I learned a ton: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/brewer-to-brewer-dan-suarez-and-matthias-trum-ep-37/id1635988112?i=1000639293626<br /><br />Even if everyone else had let it die, his great grandfathers made sure that Rauchbier would continue at Schlenkerla.<br />BrianWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16591707058246430474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6521229482537361840.post-7301024896485712362024-01-04T08:29:27.721-05:002024-01-04T08:29:27.721-05:00I like this use of the new Tech. I assume the text...I like this use of the new Tech. I assume the text based AI could generate dream beer recipes from each particular beer style guides. Imagine a Dream Czech Pilsner recipe. Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09536133372098855922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6521229482537361840.post-7754725978572913342024-01-03T12:29:26.398-05:002024-01-03T12:29:26.398-05:00Tennents: easy to start spelling; a bugger to stop...Tennents: easy to start spelling; a bugger to stop.The Beer Nuthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14105708522526153528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6521229482537361840.post-46312125185559126152023-12-25T00:31:07.431-05:002023-12-25T00:31:07.431-05:00Argh.
The reason you have not really seen a notic...Argh.<br /><br />The reason you have not really seen a noticable increase in the number of Czech style lagers in this part of the world is because <b>you have not visited Chicago, IL.</b> anytime in 2023. <br /><b><i>It's "flyover country"</i></b>. The beers and breweries that are reported on are either 'West Coast' or 'Hazy New England' IPA breweries. When I propose to publishers an article about Chicago area breweries, <i>I do not even get a response</i>. {It is OK to tell me 'no'.} <br />Here in the vicinity, <a href="https://goldfingerbrewing.com/" rel="nofollow">Goldfinger</a>, <a href="http://dovetailbrewery.com/" rel="nofollow">Dovetail</a>, and <a href="https://arthistorybrewing.com/about-our-beers/" rel="nofollow">Art History</a> have brewed <b>superb</b> example of Czech beers. There is a neighborhood in central Chicago titled 'Pilsen' which could stand some visiting. <br /><br />I will have an article about beer published at some point in 2024. My writings are <b>authentic</b>, unlike a lot of what is being pushed on the Internet these days. Steve D.https://pqrs-ltd.xyz/bookmark4.htmlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6521229482537361840.post-24043518095812398072023-11-29T17:04:06.670-05:002023-11-29T17:04:06.670-05:00I am craving thosebits of goodness right now.I am craving thosebits of goodness right now.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6521229482537361840.post-58022528915164062992023-11-01T12:02:21.059-04:002023-11-01T12:02:21.059-04:00I've brewed a bitter inspired by Session 42 a ...I've brewed a bitter inspired by Session 42 a couple of times!Camnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6521229482537361840.post-68655860504745996102023-08-09T10:33:30.929-04:002023-08-09T10:33:30.929-04:00Recently visited Black Narrows Brewery in Chincote...Recently visited Black Narrows Brewery in Chincoteague & enjoyed the experience. Distinctive beers, nice variety, great people. Highly recommended. Also, liked your article on Pellicle.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6521229482537361840.post-15146649249732794162023-05-27T23:37:22.976-04:002023-05-27T23:37:22.976-04:00Nice post thank you TraceyNice post thank you TraceyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6521229482537361840.post-12447590857965964652023-05-04T12:07:24.376-04:002023-05-04T12:07:24.376-04:00I've largely dropped the "craft" mod...I've largely dropped the "craft" modifier from my beer writing of late, but that's mainly because I've been writing almost exclusively about European beer these past several years. But I think that these kinds of modifiers (be it craft, micro, artisanal, what have you) are useful heuristic devices, especially in North America. FWIW, "craft" arrived in places like Germany and Austria with much fanfare in the late naughts/early teens, but given some of the missteps (such as the occasional sub-par beer, which is a nail in the coffin in places where "mass-produced beer" is generally pretty good) craft has lost some of its luster and momentum of late. But I guess that's a different story.Franzhttps://tempestinatankard.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6521229482537361840.post-71864186305057154172023-04-19T10:10:59.179-04:002023-04-19T10:10:59.179-04:00Steve, I do know Virginia Beer Co, and have tried ...Steve, I do know Virginia Beer Co, and have tried several of their beers. They are an excellent brewery, especially of British style beers, their oatmeal stout in particular is lovely.Alistair Reecehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15929927359428659775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6521229482537361840.post-6640473568783709342023-04-15T03:46:02.957-04:002023-04-15T03:46:02.957-04:00Alistair, I leave this remark here because I belie...Alistair, I leave this remark here because I believe it is on-topic for you. <br />I am currently on holiday in Tokyo, Japan. I attended a FlyerTalk forum's 'Japan Do' last weekend. My flight back to Chicago, IL. U.S.A. is on Tuesday. (The "Grateful Dead parking lot Miracle" airfare was for these specific dates.) I will actually clear U.S. Customs at IAD, and then changing to an ORD flight. <br />I have scrounged a few bi-lingual Japan craft beer print zines. There is an advert in The Japan Beer Times #53 for a concern titled Cardinal Trading (.jp) which is importing beers from Virginia Beer Co. into Japan. It appears to be its full line [15 brews]. <br />I deduce you might not know this otherwise. Have you had any of Virginia Beer's brews? Are they respected enough there to be credible in Japan, or is this the brewery shooting arrows into the sky?Steve D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12337124618723219550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6521229482537361840.post-73327152457999045952023-03-29T23:03:45.083-04:002023-03-29T23:03:45.083-04:00Velky Al: Saw your tweet concerning the craft bee...Velky Al: Saw your tweet concerning the craft beer channel's youtube video on Adnams Brewery. I watched it and it brought memories of a trip to London 20 years ago. My wife and I came out of the British Museum, there was a pub called the Plough nearby, Adnams Southwold Bitter was on cask, to this day I've never had a finer beer. I've been wanting to go back to the UK ever since just for the cask ale. kaiserhognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6521229482537361840.post-22940606775787461092023-02-23T04:58:41.764-05:002023-02-23T04:58:41.764-05:00Great post, great cliff hanger...Great post, great cliff hanger...Andy Holmeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12140380469167576445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6521229482537361840.post-39988929609058240612023-02-15T18:23:11.250-05:002023-02-15T18:23:11.250-05:00In Upper Swabia Export is still the default beer i...In Upper Swabia Export is still the default beer in gastronomy. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6521229482537361840.post-60898962973990314652023-02-15T16:10:01.903-05:002023-02-15T16:10:01.903-05:00Cool, thanks for that. I am still digging into Dor...Cool, thanks for that. I am still digging into Dortmunder stuff, not least at what point did they stop using the Dortmunder Malt described in the texts above. If they switched to more modern, fully modified Bavarian made "pilsner" malts, then I imagine that would have given us the flavourful beer we are used to these days. The obvious answer is that Dortmunder Malt didn't comeback after the war. It's really the malt that is the focus of the post, the comments in Gambrinus about it having an "empty taste" are interesting.Alistair Reecehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15929927359428659775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6521229482537361840.post-58074334696379568472023-02-15T15:57:38.434-05:002023-02-15T15:57:38.434-05:00I don’t have detailed figures, but I know the gene...I don’t have detailed figures, but I know the general progression. The “Pils wave” went from the 1960s until the late 1990s with Pils peaking at 68% of the market around the turn of the millennium, and it’s been in slow decline since then. The Dortmund brewers neglected their own style to jump on the Pils bandwagon. But in 1981 Export was still 20% of the market which collapsed to half that by the time of reunification. That is a national figure so the share in Dortmund itself would probably be much higher. (Figures from Ron at https://barclayperkins.blogspot.com/2015/02/german-off-sales-by-type-1981-2010.html) Rob Sterowskihttps://refreshingbeer.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6521229482537361840.post-70215044264566388632023-02-15T14:30:30.220-05:002023-02-15T14:30:30.220-05:00Do you have figures breaking down that production ...Do you have figures breaking down that production by style? How much of that beer was pilsner compared to Export?Alistair Reecehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15929927359428659775noreply@blogger.com