[ale] beer (linux home brewing?)

[Walter Sams]

I know this thread is linux related somehow,  perhaps the brew process is 
controlled by a linux computer running some obscure opensource software  :)

I'll even bet that opensource beer tastes better too!

wsams

PS,  if you are in need of a registered taster let me know, prefferably about 
two hours after beer reaches 34 degrees F 



On Tuesday 06 April 2004 08:58 am, Charles Shapiro wrote:
> I brew beer about once a month when it's pleasant outdoors. My preferred
> software is a notebook. Find someone local to give you Moral Support
> (and possibly lend some equipment) on your first batch. This is cooking
> on a larger scale than most people are used to. Handling 40 lbs of
> boiling wort safely is an acquired skill.
>
> Marietta Homebrew Supply (1335 Roswell Road #660, Marietta GA,
> (770)509-1419) is my preferred source for hops, grain, and yeast, but
> it's  a good hour's drive from my home. Wine Craft (5920 Roswell Road
> NW, Atlanta GA, (404)252-5606)  is one of the oldest places in town
> and also worth a visit. They bravely stocked homebrew kits and supplies
> in their store when it was still technically illegal to brew beer in
> Georgia, and got raided by the GBI a couple of times for their trouble.
> There are several other homebrew suppliers in the Atlanta metro area;
> you'll have to balance price, accessibility, and coolness
> yourself.  Don't neglect your local grocery store and woods; I've brewed
> up some fine batches of sassafrass-flavored beer, and used some exotic
> sugars for boosters.
>
> The best homebrew book I've found is "Brewing the World's Great Beers: A
> Step by Step Guide", by Dave Miller (Storey Books, Jun 1992, ISBN
>  0882667750).  Many people recommend Charles Papazian's "The Complete
> Joy of Home Brewing" (3rd Edition, Harper-Collins,Sep 2003, ISBN
> 0060531053),  although I personally have not had great luck with his
> recipes.  You might also want to check out the Covert Hops Society
> (http://www.coverthops.com/), the local Atlanta homebrew club. I'm not
> active with them, but they hold regular meetings and competitions.
>
> -- CHS
>
> On Mon, 2004-04-05 at 17:24, Preston Boyington wrote:
> > I am interested in trying some home brewing and was wondering if those on
> > the
> >
> > list that do the same could possibly pass along some advice/resources.
> >
> > I noticed "QBrew" (www.usermode.org/code.html) in a recent Linux Journal
> >
> > (how about that for an on topic tie in!), but wanted another's input so I
> >
> > wouldn't languish online or in the bookstore aisle.
> >
> > (as a side note, there are plenty in my current area that
> >
> > can help with.... spirits, but i haven't been able to find anyone that
> >
> > does beer)
> >
> > preston
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