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1. Review: The Local Brew - The Stone Brewing Company

Written by: DJ Spiess

( Reviews / Other Reviews )

I got a sneak preview of a new beer show called The Local Brew.  In their pilot episode they highlighted one of my favorite breweries, the Stone Brewing Company. 

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2. All-grain brewing vs extract brewing: Is it really cheaper?

Written by: DJ Spiess

( Fermenting At Home / Homebrew )

You’ve heard all-grain brewing is cheaper than extract brewing.  Is it true or is a myth? 

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3. BrewPoll.com is the new Digg for homebrewers

Written by: DJ Spiess

( Strange Brew / Around the Internet )

Are you a beer or homebrew blogger struggling to find an audience?  Look no further, because BrewPoll.com can give you an instant beer-loving audience. 

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4. Review: Oud Beersel Framboise

Written by: DJ Spiess

( Reviews / Freaky Brews )

We're starting a lambic tour around Belgium and beyond.  The first stop is Oud Beersel Framboise. 

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5. 15 beer factoids that will make you look smart

Written by: DJ Spiess

( Strange Brew / Pub Tales )

Next time you are at a party, you can impress your friends with these odd beer facts!

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6. The $7.9 Million Schnoz

Written by: DJ Spiess

( Industry / Legal )

Lloyd’s of London is known for insuring some strange things, this is no exception.  Ilja Gort, the Dutch owner of Chateau de la Garde in Bordeaux, producer of Tulipe Wines got his nose insured...

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7. Review: The Brew House Beer Kit Part Two

Written by: DJ Spiess

( Reviews / Beer Equipment )

The long awaited review of the Beer House Oktoberfest beer kit.  Here is how the beer turned out.

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8. Homebrewing Is Illegal

Written by: DJ Spiess

( Industry / Legal )

In October of 1978, House Resolution 1377 (Senate Amendment 3534) passed into law the right for homeowners to brew 100 gallons of beer per person (200 per household).  That means in America (“...

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9. Winos have smaller brainos

Written by: DJ Spiess

( Lifestyle and Healthy Drinking / Recent Studies )

You have heard that wine cures everything.  Here’s the bad news. 

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10. Talking (Degrees) Plato with Shawn the Beer Philosopher

Written by: DJ Spiess

( Strange Brew / Around the Internet )

You are not drinking wisely unless you are familiar with Shawn the Beer Philosopher.

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11. How to make a Belgian Wit beer

Written by: DJ Spiess

( Fermenting At Home / Homebrew )

With the number of people making Belgian Wits, it is hard to believe the beer almost disappeared from the world.  Here’s a good recipe to make this great summer crowd pleaser!

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12. Matthew McConaughey is naming his kid what?!?

Written by: DJ Spiess

( Strange Brew / Beer Nuts! )

I love beer like the next guy, but naming my kid “Budweiser Beer” is too much.  I guess I’m not a die-hard beer lover like as Matthew McConaughey.

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13. 10 summer homebrew beers you need to start now

Written by: DJ Spiess

( Fermenting At Home / Homebrew )

Spring is almost upon us in the northern hemisphere (according to Professor Farnsworth, the best hemisphere), now is the time to start thinking about what beers you want to make. 

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14. An astrological reading with Gwen from Intoxicated Zodiac

Written by: DJ Spiess

( Strange Brew / Around the Internet )

There are many interesting alcohol themed blogs, but few are as unique as Intoxicated Zodiac. 

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15. Everything you know about potassium sorbate is wrong!

Written by: DJ Spiess

( Fermenting At Home / Winemaking )

Late last summer while making a wine kit, I made a horrible mistake.  I added the potassium sorbate to my wine kit instead of yeast.  What happened next shocked many, including myself! 

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16. Review: Sierra Nevada Harvest 2007 Fresh Hop Ale

Written by: DJ Spiess

( Reviews / Freaky Brews )

Sierra Nevada's Harvest 2007 Fresh Hop Ale is a very hoppy beer.  If you like hops, this is the beer you have been looking for.

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17. 22 crazy alcohol myths you swore were true

Written by: DJ Spiess

( Lifestyle and Healthy Drinking / Lifestyle )

There are many myths surrounding alcohol.  Here are the ones that we know about.  While researching this article, even we were surprised about some of the facts surrounding these myths.

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