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 Hofbräuhaus. Good luck at figuring out...
by DJ Spiess | Apr 12, 2012 | Featured, Recent Studies
Every drunk will tell you, you’re better at something when you’re a little drunk. I claim this every time I play darts. I get better for a few beers, then everything goes to heck around beer four. Well that’s probablyanecdotal, but most people will swear to this....
by DJ Spiess | Apr 11, 2012 | Brewing beer, Featured
I’ve made several alt style beers for my neighborhood parties. I always am asked “what kind of beer is this”, which is quickly met with blank stares when I call it an “alt” style beer. In fact, I received so many blank stares at park parties I eventually relented and...
by DJ Spiess | Apr 5, 2012 | Beer, Featured
So you want your beer head to last a bit longer? Kirin might have an answer for you. Kirin has created the “Ichiban Shibori Frozen Draft”. They have taken the beer head, frozen it like a beer sorbet, and added it to the top of the beer. ...