by DJ Spiess | May 11, 2012 | Beer
There’s an interesting book from Dan Woodske, owner of his own nano brewery called Beaver Brewing Company in Beaver Falls Pennsylvania. The book, A Brewer’s Guide to Opening a Nano Brewery: Your $10,000 Brewery Consultant for $15, reads like a VERY long...
by DJ Spiess | May 4, 2012 | Around the Internet, Featured
Some guy named Satansbrand (with a name like that, his parents must have hated him) created some very cool Game of Thrones themed beer labels. The labels are based on existing beers like Guinness or Stella, with slight modifications. If you’re not familiar...
by DJ Spiess | May 1, 2012 | Featured, Homebrewing, Legal
Alabama finally voted to legalize home brewing, and it wasn’t easy or over. The first battle was in the Alabama House. First several Republicans tried to filibuster the bill. So much for the party of small government. Reps. DuWayne Bridges (R-Valley), Kurt...
by DJ Spiess | Apr 30, 2012 | Around the Internet
So what happens when a computer enthusiast/homebrewer decides he needs a new hobby? This guy took a Zoom tablet running Ice Cream Sandwich (I knew there was a use for a Zoom), and Audrino micro controller, and a tap system to create a beer pouring robot. Of course,...
by DJ Spiess | Apr 30, 2012 | Around the Internet
Well we’ve all heard the hype about how the iPad is a “magical” device. Here’s a video that certainly makes you look twice. The video is German magician Simon Pierro performing with his iPad at the famed HofbrÀuhaus. Good luck at figuring out...