Al McCarty and Brad “Beerguy” Magerkurth will be tapping the 1st official production draft offering of mead in kegs at The Blue Nile from 5-8pm, Tuesday, October 2nd November 1st. The mead is dry hopped with Centennial and Amarillo and is the creation of Redstone Meadery in Boulder, CO and Meadmaker David Meyers. Juniper, Black Raspberry, Apricot Nectar, Traditional and “Nectar of the Hops” dry-hopped meads will all be available to sample for free!
Category: homebrew
Brewing TV #68 – How to Make Graf
What the heck is graf? Go ask Stephen King! In this episode, Brewing TV homebrews a mash-up of apple cider and beer wort in tribute to a beverage imagined by Stephen King in his Dark Tower book series. See how the internet is to blame for all this autumnal geek goodness! Graf for all!
Auction for Obama’s Homebrew
This is just another reason why we’ve always loved Brad “the beer guy” Magerkurth. As you might recall, Brad ended up with a bottle of President Obama’s homebrew while in Iowa last month. Now Brad has put said beer up for auction. Proceeds benevig Amplatz Children’s Hospital. You can bid right here.
Brewing TV #67: How to Make Hard Cider
‘Tis the season for making hard cider. And Brewing TV is helping you get it done! In this episode, you’ll learn the differences between using fresh-pressed apple cider and store-bought cider. BTV’s Chip Walton and Northern Brewer cohort Chris Smith show you how to treat, ferment and finish hard cider. Their discussion includes tips on back-sweetening cider as well. After watching this video you’ll be ready to start making your own hard cider at home. See this link for more a hard cider recipe and more resources.
Hopjack Cascades Available Saturday
This Saturday, our friends from Hopjack will have fresh (wet) Cascade hops available for your sniffing (and brewing) pleasure from 9am – 2pm. They’ll run $12 for 1/2 pound or $20/lb. If you’d like to get in on the action, please email hopjackme@gmail.com. Pickup will be in the mid-4200 block of E. 29th St. in Minneapolis.