11/3 Homebrewing News

// November is Maker Hobbies month
// November 2, 2010 at 9:49 PM

http://www.topix.com/hobbies/homebrewing/2010/11/november-is-maker-hobbies-month?fromrss=1
Since we're all a bunch of overgrown geeky kids here at MAKE, we're thrilled to announce that November is Maker Hobbies month! We're not tremendously comfortable with the idea of limiting what constitutes a "maker hobby," since a maker can be anybody who's enthusiastic about any type of DIY and exploring any form of "technology on your time." But ...


// India Pale Ale style spotlight for the homebrewer, Pt. 1
// November 2, 2010 at 8:16 AM

http://www.topix.com/hobbies/homebrewing/2010/11/india-pale-ale-style-spotlight-for-the-homebrewer-pt-1?fromrss=1
A This style is beloved by American home brewers and craft brewers alike. In fact, the constant experimentation has led to the Brewer's Association listing least four distinct styles: English-style India Pale Ale, American-style India Pale Ale, Imperial/Double India Pale Ale, and American-style India Black Ale.


// Roasting your own coffee begins with green beans and a skillet
// November 2, 2010 at 4:01 AM

http://www.topix.com/hobbies/homebrewing/2010/11/roasting-your-own-coffee-begins-with-green-beans-and-a-skillet?fromrss=1
Making your own liqueurs is so last Tuesday. These days, dedicated DIY-ers roast their own coffee beans.


// Chillin 'n Swillin Beer Festival
// November 2, 2010 at 1:56 AM

http://www.topix.com/hobbies/homebrewing/2010/11/chillin-n-swillin-beer-festival?fromrss=1
Beer used to be so simple. American beers were generally lagers or pilsners, served cold, promoted through waves of advertising and sold around the world.