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A Change of Venue: Relocating the Brewhouse
After 13 years and a deliberate philosophical shift, I traded corporate demands for a quieter, simpler life. Here is the plan for the new cellar.
🧪 The Homebrewer’s Mead Yeast Master Table
A practical guide to widely available wine, cider, ale, and mead yeasts — optimized for honey must, not malt.
SNA vs TOSNA: A Comparitive Guide to Nutrient Addition Methods in Meadmaking
Discover the key differences between SNA (Staggered Nutrient Additions) and TOSNA (Tailored Organic Staggered Nutrient Additions) in meadmaking. This comprehensive guide explores traditional and organic nutrient management methods, helping both novice and experienced meadmakers choose the right appr
On Brewing Competitions, Competitors, Rules and Ethics
We need an honest and direct discussion about brewing competition. Of course, being a homebrewer, I am mainly focused on amateur beer, mead, cider, and wine competitions, which often also have a commercial or professional track. Here in 2024, competition stakes are very high, and success is critical