Mashing in #119 Fall 2025

renamed FALL FOLIAGE ALE chers! Going straight Chat GPT for this one , this may replace brewing apps  Briess Carapils Malt 8 ounces Viking 2 Row Xtra pale Europe 80 ounces 1.7 gal, 165 strike temp.mash vorlauf, sparge ~1.4 gallon boil .25 citra 60min .5 amarillo 30 min .5 riwaka 30 min chat gpt giving … Continue reading →

Brio Coffeeworks

GIFTED, Roasted Coffee Ethopia ArdiColumbia Finca Santa AnaCosta rica tarrazuSumatra lintong Great roasting, much lighter than my current roast profile, Gives good fruity flavor. Brews lighter than many would be accustomed to. Provides a color guide for comparison on my own roast. ~ 10-12 grams per ~ 8oz cup Continue reading →

HIGHER VIBES NORTH BLUEBERRY CITRUS

Higher Vibes Blueberry Citrus Trying out different seltzers , light taste, slight carbonation. Infused as labeled. Mellowed, as noted by others , the effect, unlike an alcoholic beverage is very subtle and relaxing . Ingredients: Carbonated Water, Erythritol, Natural Blueberry Flavor, Natural Lemon Flavor, Natural Flavors, Stevia Extract, Hemp Extract, Citric Acid Local purchase IM … Continue reading →

118 FEBREWARY BREW KIT

#118 FEBREWARY BREW KIT American Strong Ale (22 B) Type: All GrainBatch Size: 2.00 galBoil Size: 2.69 galBoil Time: 60 minEnd of Boil Vol: 2.19 galFinal Bottling Vol: 1.90 galFermentation: 2 WEEK INTERVALS Date: 05 Feb 2025Brewer: Peter F. MetroAsst Brewer:Equipment: PEABODY PICO WIZARDEfficiency: 72.00 %Est Mash Efficiency: 75.6 %Taste Rating: 30.0 Taste Notes: Amt … Continue reading →

Mighty Kind Seltzer

The current shift from alcohol beverages, seems to be fueled by the demonization of alcohol in general. It is more controlled distribution in some geographical locations than others and a favorite whipping post traced back to the days of temperance. Also a favorite way to provide tax revenue known as a sin tax as alcohol … Continue reading →

Elevevado

Ok  ! here’s a  switch on beverages. A Hemp infused beverage. An  alternative to the traditional fermented beverages ?  Expensive?  Accepted? At this time, I don’t have any accurate tasting notes or effects to mention as a comparison to an AVB  drink ,yet the flavorings are good with the Mango Margarita with a taste of … Continue reading →

Bottling…..

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coffee replenishment

Honduras Kingdom Growers FTO Mexico Oaxaca Java Estate Jampit Guatemala Huehuetenango SHB, Tello Family Estate Josuma’s Bettadakhan Estate Selection 9 Mexico Rancho San Francisco Josuma’s Monsooned Malabar – AAA Super Grade Panama Jaguar Boquete SHB (2023) Continue reading →

INDIGENOUS PEOPLE HOLIDAY BREW

#117 BREW NO NAME YET RECIPE TO FOLLOW A NICE RELAXING INDIGENOUS PEOPLE DAY BREWING BEER. WHAT COULD BE BETTER! FLYING A KITE? Continue reading →

#116 JUST BEER

Brew date May 14 2024BeerSmith 2 Recipe Printout – http://www.beersmith.comRecipe: #116 JUST BEERBrewer: Senior Chief Brew-master pETER f. mETROStyle: American Amber AleTYPE: All GrainTaste: (30.0) Recipe Specifications————————–Boil Size: 2.69 galPost Boil Volume: 2.19 galBatch Size (fermenter): 2.00 gal Bottling Volume: 1.90 galEstimated OG: 1.066 SGEstimated Color: 5.8 SRMEstimated IBU: 0.0 IBUsBrewhouse Efficiency: 72.00 %Est Mash … Continue reading →