…But it’s honest work. This is a Norwegian-inspired farmhouse ale utilizing juniper berries and orange peel. Turned out pretty well, and we are planning to put it on tap at the 2023 Boot Brew Festival in Eunice, Louisiana. Update: This beer took Third Place – Light European Ales in the 2023 Clash of Carboys in Louisianna. (5 gallon batch) Preboil: 1.039 Original Gravity: 1.049 Final Gravity:1.011 IBU: 70 SRM: 14 ABV: 4.9% Read More →
Well, we had been brewing for a while without any issues… and this brew day went perfectly. BUT, on day FOUR of fermentation, we had a blow-out in the ferm chamber in one of the fermenters, and this beer made a mess. On top of that, we don’t know how long it was exposed, and one fermenter of the set was oxidized. Then when it finished it’s run, it had a bad aroma, and we ALMOST threw it out. However, after running off about a pitcher’s worth of beer, the aroma disappeared, and the taste is pretty on point. We believe there were remnants ofRead More →
A pretty basic IPA. This isn’t’too bitter. A little light on aroma, but the hops are there. 13 Gallon Preboil Volume, 11 Gallon Postboil Volume. 60 minute mash at 155° – 90 minute boil. The beer was served at the 2023 Bluebonnet Brew-off in Fort Worth, Texas, and it was well received. It also comes with its own music playlist, enjoy: Friendly Debate IPA Spotify Playlist Preboil: 1.059 Original Gravity: 1.070 Final Gravity:1.018 IBU: 94 SRM: 4.58 ABV: 7.09% Read More →
We are brewing this gem of a beer for a light refreshing spring time ale with a hint of sweet fruit. We love it, and will likely add it a list of beers we want to brew again. 13.5 Gallon Preboil Volume, 11 Gallon Postboil Volume. 60 minute mash at 155° – 75 minute boil. The beer was served at the 2023 Bluebonnet Brew-off in Fort Worth, Texas, and it received favorable reviews. It also comes with its own music playlist, enjoy: Space Kitty Spotify Playlist Updated: This beer has now secured our lowest scores to date in two categories across three competitions (including theRead More →
We officially joined a homebrew club this month. For years now, we’ve shared beers on Mondays with many members of the Bay Area Mashtronauts at the Bakfish monthly homebrew meeting. Unfortunately, Bakfish closed its doors this month. It is sad news for us as we loved Bakfish. The Bay Area Mashtronauts are hosting a pale ale hop comparison meeting in February, so we brewed this beer with Southern Cross (New Zealand) and Vista (American) hops. We have also entered this beer into the Bluebonnet Brew-off to be judged in March. 13.5 Gallon Preboil Volume, 12 Gallon Postboil Volume. 60 minute mash at 155° – 60Read More →
Cosmo approved treats for your favorite brew dog! Cookie: • 4 Cups of Spent Brew Grains • 2 Cups of Flour • 2 Eggs • 1 Cup of Natural Peanut Butter Icing: • ¼ Cup of Tapioca Flour • ¼ Cup of Sugar • 2 tsp of Texas Natural Honey • Crushed Bacon Bits for Seasoning Directions: Blend all ingredients together with your hands in large bowl, then roll out on flour coated surface and use cookie cutter to make desired shapes. Put onto cookie sheet and pop in a 350 degree oven for 30 min and then reduce heat to 225 degrees for 2Read More →
A beer named for everyone’s favorite Shiba Inu. There were some issues with the grain bill and the amount of two row included. We “think” we resolved it, but the beer looks like it will come out much stronger than we anticipated. This maxed our system and was likely the hardest beer we ever brewed. We have also entered this beer into the Bluebonnet Brew-off to be judged in March. 13 Gallon Preboil Volume, 11 Gallon Postboil Volume. 90 minute boil. Preboil: 1.080 Original Gravity: 1.092 Final Gravity:1.012 ABV: 10.5% Read More →
Just in time for the holidays, this hard apple cider is tart, sweet, and strong. Original Gravity: 1.064 Final Gravity: 1.003 ABV: 8% Read More →
The end of year transitional beer. That’s right, we are happy to announce that the 2023 beer run will be internet memes! And who better than to ring in the new year than Georgio Tsoukalos and Ancient Aliens. We have also entered this beer into the Bluebonnet Brew-off to be judged in March. Original Gravity: 1.064 Final Gravity: 1.014 ABV: 6.5% Read More →
The Houston Astros are your 2022 World Series Champs! And what better alien deserves his own brew than our very own Orbit. We have also entered this beer into the Bluebonnet Brew-off to be judged in March. Original Gravity: 1.058 Final Gravity: 1.025 ABV: 4.33% Read More →