God, alcohol and marketing intersect at beer fest Oct 15, 2008
Charlie Papazian, author of The Complete Joy of Homebrewing, the undisputed bible of the craft, can cite many intersections of beer and the divine. Mayan and Aztec priests controlled the brewing of beer in pre-Columbian days, monks in Bavaria brewed strong bocks for sustenance during Lent and the first brewery in the Americas was founded by Belgium monks in Ecuador in 1534. (USA Today -- News)
Raise a pint to a new beer club Sep 4, 2008
This new beer club is not to be confused with the Three Rivers Underground Brewers, or TRUB, a homebrewing club ... Speaking of homebrew, Barley's & Hop's at the South Park Shops is holding another homebrewing competition at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 26. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Microbrewery scheduled for September opening Jul 7, 2008
"It is something that we always felt Jacksonville needed," said Miller, who has been homebrewing for about seven years. "We like the artistic side of craft beer.". (Jacksonville Business Journal, FL)
Microbrewery owner has eye on Evanston's revival Jun 25, 2008
A homebrewer and tinkerer who was dissatisfied with the beer-making equipment he found, he started in 1991 to produce bottle fillers and other homebrewing devices, initially setting up shop at the nearby in Norwood ... Listermann Manufacturing has since developed into a thriving outlet for homebrewing and wine-making supplies, and Listermann figures its customers will be happy to buy his beer when they stop to pick up malt and hops. (Cincinnati Business Courier, OH)
Masters of the brew Jun 1, 2008
On the opposite end of the room is an improvised bookshelf of homebrewing volumes: Designing Great Beers, The Brewmasters Bible and the granddaddy of them all, The New Complete Joy of Homebrewing by Charlie Papazian ... Mitzel and Putnam have tried to get some of their buddies interested in the art and science of homebrewing, but most of them are too intimidated by the level at which these two are operating ... Lynn Halvorsen has completed only two batches of beer since he... (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Ale of a tale May 3, 2008
In the tradition of many craft breweries, Hub City grew from a runaway homebrewing hobby ... "Anybody who has tried homebrewing knows how difficult it is make a beer that tastes exactly like you want it to," says Schafer, who notes Hub City is putting out four "really tasty, flavorful beers.". (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Do You Want to Brew Your Own Beer? Mar 16, 2008
(ARA) - If you love craft brewed beer and all the choices of styles that are becoming available across the country, and you are looking for a new hobby, then homebrewing may be for you ... "Recently, the beer industry has exploded," says Dave Knott of High Gravity Homebrewing and Winemaking Supplies ... "There will always be the big brands at your local pub, but people are showing more interest in specialty microbrews and this interest has fueled the increase in homebrewing.". (Atlantic News-Telegraph, IO)
From Sunday's Front Page: Feb 25, 2008
This brew is for them -- The craft of homebrewing is personal for some members of local association - The Californian / North County Times ... This brew is for them -- The craft of homebrewing is personal for some members of local association ... It's a patient and supportive group of people who know how tough homebrewing can be. (North County Times)
This brew is for them -- The craft of homebrewing is personal for some members of local association Feb 24, 2008
It's a patient and supportive group of people who know how tough homebrewing can be ... About 20 brewers attend monthly meetings to swap recipes, discuss new brewing techniques and homebrewing gear and plan for upcoming brew fests, large gatherings of brewers ... With homebrewing, one batch, even if the same ingredients are used, rarely tastes the same as another batch. (North County Times)
Something's brewing Sep 27, 2007
"I make different kinds of beer, but mostly ales and a few lagers," said fellow homebrewing afficienado Aaron Dinwoodie ... He envisions outstanding local brewmeisters putting the coast on the map of the homebrewing world by entering some of the hundreds of contests around the country. (Half Moon Bay Review, CA)
Brewing a larger business Aug 21, 2007
That store opened in 2004 as The Pantry and Homebrewing Depot ... Homebrewing Depot sells everything hobbyists need to brew a batch of beer or wine. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
Eagle River's Great Northern Beer Festival planned for June 9 May 2, 2007
This year's event will feature microbrews and craft beers from breweries in Wisconsin, Michigan, Minnesota, Illinois, Washington, and New York, along with a homebrewing demonstration and sampling ... This year's event will feature microbrews and craft beers from breweries in Wisconsin, Michigan, Minnesota, Illinois, Washington, and New York, along with a homebrewing demonstration and sampling. (Forest Republican, WI)
Calendar of Events Apr 26, 2007
This year s event will feature microbrews and craft beers from breweries in Wisconsin, Michigan, Minnesota, Illinois, Washington, and New York, along with a homebrewing demonstration and sampling. Attendees will receive a souvenir tasting glass and can learn about the brewing process from brew masters and people who have made this ancient art their life s passion. (Forest Republican, WI)
- Chris O'Brien Apr 26, 2007
Homebrewing is also experiencing explosive growth as people take brewing back into the kitchen. Microbrewing, by definition small-scale and locally oriented, is inherently more sustainable. (Guardian Unlimited)
