by DJ Spiess | Apr 7, 2023 | Brewing beer, Homebrewing
Crushing It: Guide to Grain Crushing Methods for Homebrewers As homebrewers, we know the importance of good ingredients and proper equipment for creating our sweet sweet beer. However, one critical aspect that often gets overlooked is the quality of your grain crush....
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 16, 2011 | Brewing beer, Featured
Despite my best plans, I do little brewing in the winter. I might make a batch for Christmas parties and the SuperBowl, but from February to April there is little brewing activity for me. The summer months are non-stop brewing months. Here’s what I’m doing...
by DJ Spiess | Jan 24, 2011 | Brewing beer, Featured
In North Dakota, there is a bill proposed by Dan Ruby (R) to allow homebrewers to apply for a “domestic brewery license”. This would allow homebrewers to sell their beer, offer beer tastings, or even sell their beer to wholesalers to get their beer in stores. The bill...
by DJ Spiess | Oct 30, 2010 | Brewing beer, Featured
A friend of mine was planning a big celebration for her daughter’s one year birthday and she wanted me to make the beer for the party. If you’ve been to a birthday party for a one year old, you’ll understand why you need the beer. Of course I said yes because I like...
by DJ Spiess | May 3, 2010 | Brewing beer, Featured
Oak is commonly used in winemaking, but lately there is interest in putting the oak in beer. Oak can give your beer different flavors from vanilla to whiskey depending on the type of oak used. Types of oak for your beer There are many different types of oak. Oak...
