Fully automated brewing system using NodeJS
I recently bought a couple of 10 litre mini-kegs and started to think about split-batch experiments. I’ve long had a hankering to make cask beer which I’ve never done before. So I bought a hand pump (pump365) and started to Continue reading Keg v Cask
The day began well with a bottle of home-brew on the 0800 train to Aberdeen. Being too early to check-in at the hotel we took our bags to the AGM. A big mistake since no bags were getting through security. Continue reading BrewDog AGM 2018
This is a straight clone of Brewdog’s Jet Black Heart of which I am a big fan. The name ‘Jet Black Hat’ is in line with my computer related naming convention (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_hat). This recipe was taken from DIY Dog 2017 Continue reading Jet Black Hat
I had just gotten hold of some Cryo Hops® LupuLN2® pellets and I wanted to know if they made any difference from using normal pellets. This new form of hops claims to provide an intense hop flavour and aroma without Continue reading Cascade Dry Hop Experiment
This months Beer52 box contained a rather exciting experiment which highlights the difference that a single ingredient can make. Exactly the same reason for building Brewnode. Malt Ruby Rising v 11th Hour Both beers have Caramalt, Amber Malt, and Pilsner Continue reading The Elements Project
I wanted to compare how my inspired brew compared to the original. Given the problems experienced during the brew it is no surprise that they are not the same. First of all, the beers look different. My Little Dead Pony Continue reading Dead Pony Taste Test
I couldn’t wait for my bottles of nostalgic Punk IPA to arrive. Brewdog have released versions of their original recipe 10 years on. I’ve fond memories of this stuff and I know for sure that it’s changed over the years. Continue reading Punk 2007 vs Punk 2017