Two attempts at growing brettanomyces claussenii

Posted on January 27th, 2008 by John Little

WLP645 Brettanomyces claussenii is described as having “Low intensity Brett character. Originally isolated from strong English stock beer, in the early 20th century. The Brett flavors produced are more subtle than WLP650 and WLP653. More aroma than flavor contribution. Fruity, pineapple like aroma. B. claussenii is closely related to B. anomalus.”
The first picture is of [...]

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Ron Paul and Obama win Nevada Beer Caucus

Posted on January 25th, 2008 by John Little

Obama, Paul win N. Nevada beer caucus
Posted: 1/19/2008
While many Northern Nevadans argued for their candidate of choice or filled out an official ballot, others cracked a cold one and participated in another type of preference polling: beer caucusing.
At Great Basin Brewery Brewing Co. in Sparks, the rules for caucusing were pretty simple: One ballot for [...]

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Dec 07 update from Hopunion

Posted on January 24th, 2008 by John Little

My very good friend Brant (2nd place 2007 Mid-South Homebrewer of the Year!!!) wrote this summary of part of the Dec. 2, 2007 Sunday Session interview with Ralph Olsen. I haven’t gotten to listen to it yet, but Brant’s write up is pretty good, and he said I could post it here. Thanks [...]

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Thomas v Birmingham Budweiser

Posted on January 24th, 2008 by John Little

At the request of a friend, I dug up these documents and am posting them here so I can link to them easily.
Thomas v Birmingham Budweiser complaint
Thomas v Birmingham Budweiser motion
Thomas v Birmingham Budweiser order

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2008 Alabama Homebrewing Bill

Posted on January 10th, 2008 by John Little

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To provide an exception for the production of beer, mead, cider and wine for personal or family use; to permit persons not prohibited from purchasing, consuming, possessing, or transporting alcoholic beverages under Section 28-1-5, Code of Alabama 1975, to produce beer, mead, cider and wine for personal or family [...]

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Bad Faith Budejovice

Posted on January 8th, 2008 by John Little

I’ve decided to post another recipe of a past beer I’ve brewed that turned out pretty good. By the way, it’s not easy to come up with a criminal law theme for each beer name, but Bad Faith Budejovice works ok. The first German Pilsner I brewed was on November 4, 2006, at [...]

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White Labs vs. Wyeast Yeast Strain Comparisons

Posted on January 7th, 2008 by John Little

These Yeast Strain Comparison Tables were produced by Kristen England, BJCP Continuing Education Director. The information is very helpful. Thanks for doing the work Kristen!
For example, we can see that White Labs WLP029 (German Ale/Kolsch Yeast) is from PJ Früh, Köln, whereas the origin of Wyeast 2565 (Kölsch) is Weihenstephan 165, Köln (Päffgen?). [...]

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Berliner Weisse with Raspberry and Woodruff Syrup

Posted on January 6th, 2008 by John Little

I’ve never made a Berliner Weisse before, but the style is on my short list of upcoming brews. In the end, I’m interested in experiencing the beer straight and with raspberry syrup and woodruff syrup as noted in the BJCP guidelines. GermanDeli.com is one of the only sites I’ve been able to find [...]

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Lascivious Lambic number 1 and 2

Posted on January 2nd, 2008 by John Little

Hey everyone.. Hoppy Brew Year! I hope everyone has made their resolutions to brew a bigger variety of better beer in 2008! If not, it’s not too late.
I ended 2007 and began 2008 brewing a turbid mash Lambic.
I brewed 12.5 gal on Monday, 12/31. It was an all day event. [...]

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Filed under: Fruit Lambic, Gueuze, Mashing, Straight Lambic