by DJ Spiess | May 7, 2023 | Brewing beer, Homebrewing
Brewing a German-Style Oktoberfest/Wiesn Festbier, a German lager traditionally brewed for Oktoberfest, is the perfect beer to enjoy at fall gatherings (or while donning a lederhosen, no judgement!). While traditionally a fall beer, its something you might want to...
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 | Sep 30, 2008 | Lifestyle
For most beer lovers, a trip to Munich is like a trip to the big game. Oktoberfest is the holy grail of beer festivals! Unfortunately with rising energy costs, the closest most will get is watching BeerFest at home. It doesn’t need to be that way and in my...
by DJ Spiess | Sep 17, 2008 | Beer nuts!
Günther Beckstein came under fire from many groups after he suggested Oktoberfest partiers can drive home after drinking two Maß of beer. One Maß of beer is one liter, so for those of you counting along at home, he’s suggesting 2 liters of beer is ok for your...
by DJ Spiess | Mar 18, 2008 | Beer reviews
Back in January I made a beer from “beer kit” . The Brew House beer kit is very similar to a wine kit. The kit comes with concentrated wort which you rehydrate and then add yeast. What makes this beer kit special is the kit requires no boiling. It is like mixing...