web analytics

AdventuresInHomebrewing.Beer » August 2016

Monthly Archives: August 2016

Brewing Brewing Equipment Homebrewing Reviews

Brew Day Update: Steamin’ Kalifornia, My New 5 Gallon Keg, and a Carbonation Cap

Published by:

So I had to do some brewing.  The bug to brew a new batch was there after a trip out to Boston MA where I tasted QUITE a few great beers at four different breweries!  So I decided that I needed to fill my new 5 gallon keg with a batch of a style I had not tried before.  I figured something that was not crazy, but a good session like beer would be the best choice.  A California Common or Steam beer would be a great hang out and drink style.  Thus, Steamin’ Kalifornia was born.  I also had a few new toys, a 5 gallon keg and a carbonation cap.

IMG_20160808_202129911

Drinking a great beer from Trillium while brewing this batch!

Continue reading

Homebrewing

Homebrew Brined Hoppy Pickles

Published by:

Lately, I have been quite busy…watering my garden.  We are not getting a lot of rain this year, so I am out with the hose, making sure my hops are well hydrated.  Since I water so much, the cucumbers have been going like mad.  I have a son who loves raw cucumbers, but he can’t keep up.  So, let’s try canning for the first time.  Let’s try pickles for the first time.  Let’s make sure we include homegrown hops and homebrew in the brine.

 

So I started to research to find a recipe that fulfilled a few things for me:

  1. Uses my homegrown cucumbers.
  2. Uses some homebrew
  3. Incorporates some homegrown hops
  4. Possibly incorporate some homegrown hot peppers.

 

I wasn’t sure if I could get all those parts in.

Continue reading

  • My latest Untappd badge

    Untappd Derby (2021)
    Badge image for Untappd Derby (2021)
    Cue the bugle...On your mark… get set… go! The inaugural Untappd Derby is here. May the best style win! Follow the winner’s progress. View more

error

Enjoy this blog? Please spread the word :)