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International IPA Day
International IPA Day is just around the corner, August 2nd. On Thursday August 2nd, the craft brewing world will raise a collective glass for the iconic and centuries old style, India Pale Ale. From Wikipedia: {xtypo_quote}India Pale Ale or IPA is a style of beer within the broader category of pale ale. It was first brewed in England in the 19th century. The first known use of the expression “India pale ale” comes from an advertisement in the Liverpool Mercury newspaper published January 30, 1835. Before January 1835, and for some time after this date, this style of beer was referred to as “pale ale as prepared for India”, “India Ale”, “pale India ale” or “pale export…
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Interview with a Homebrewer – Quick Study
Imagine, as a homebrewer, having three months every summer with nothing to do but watch reruns. Our newest homebrewer has just such a problem. As a teacher (bravo), he has the summer months to himself and is making the most of it. Having just started homebrewing late last year, this homebrewer is making up for lost time. Welcome to the Comfy Computer Chair of Fame, Mr. Greg Yelland. They teach psychology in high school? Name: Greg Yelland Day Job: High School psychology teacher and varsity assistant baseball coach When did you start homebrewing? I brewed my first ever batch (Brewers Best Red Ale) on November 17th, 2011. What got you…
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Interview with a Homebrewer – Microbe Man
A hobby well chosen by our next featured homebrewer. With a background in microbiology and chemistry, this brewer should have no problems working the finicky nature of some of beers complex ingredients. Having brewed for quite some time also means he’s moved from “kit” to “keg” (not sure if he kegs or not, but I needed something fluid to write). Please welcome to the Comfy Computer Chair of Fame, Homebrew Dave Morton – @dmonbeer. Oh yeah, he hails from Altrincham, United Kingdom. Name: Dave Morton Day Job: Legionella Risk Assessor, although previously I’ve worked as a chemist & microbiologist for breweries. When did you start homebrewing? When I was about 17…
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Interview with a Brewmaster – Summer Camp
Perhaps knowing the this was the brewer they were looking for, our sailor friend to the right was prescient enough to pick our next brewmaster out of a crowded field. Starting with homebrewing in 1996, this brewer has taken the most common route to his position as Head Brewer at Port Townsend Brewing Company. This means starting as a homebrewer and then working his way through various positions at this brewery or that, all the while soaking in all the brewing knowledge he could. Please welcome to the Comfy Computer Chair of Fame, Mr. Carter Camp. Name(s): Carter Camp Brewery Name: Port Townsend Brewing Co How long have you beer…
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Interview with a Homebrewer – The Amazing Ciderman
As alcoholic (hard) cider is a product easily made in the kitchen, we thought it was about time to interview someone who primarily brews cider. Our cidermaker hails from Brighton, UK and as can be seen from the interview, uses the bouquet of fermenting cider as sort of a natural potpourri. Welcome to the Comfy Computer Chair of Fame, @Das_Fletcher, Mr. Nicholas Fletcher. Name: Nicholas Fletcher Day Job: Automotive Engineer When did you start homebrewing?In Autumn 2006, though it had been mooted long before that. What got you into homebrewing? A person? An unfulfilled interest? Sheer boredom?I had just returned from a long holiday having just left university and whilst looking for…
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June 2012 Featured Brewery – Port Townsend Brewing Company
CellarMonk’s “Featured Brewery” for the month of June is Port Townsend Brewing Company, located in Port Townsend, Washington. History The original Port Townsend Brewing Company was established in 1905, but fell victim to Washington state’s prohibition initiative of 1914 (that went into effect in 1916). The brewery tried to continue by making a line of non-alcoholic beverages, but was unable to remain a going concern shortly after 1916. The modern brewery was established in 1997 and when the doors opened was producing only two beers. The brewery currently brews more than 10 beers. The growth rate of the brewery has necessitated the expansion of almost all pieces of equipment. In order to keep up…
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Homebrew Helpers – Wheel of
The Beer Flavor Wheel, designed in the 1970’s by Chemist Dr Morten Meilgaard. It was subsequently jointly adopted as the flavor analysis standard by the European Brewery Convention, the American Society of Brewing Chemists, and the Master Brewers Association of the Americas. Note that one side of the wheel denotes mainly aroma, while another section concentrates on taste.
