12/18 Homebrewing News

// Consumer Reports tests more than 50 coffeemakers
// December 17, 2010 at 6:39 PM

http://www.topix.com/hobbies/homebrewing/2010/12/consumer-reports-tests-more-than-50-coffeemakers?fromrss=1
In the past year Americans spent more than $3 billion on coffee. But in order to really enjoy your home brew you need a good coffeemaker.


// Family farm turns to malting
// December 17, 2010 at 2:40 PM

http://www.topix.com/hobbies/homebrewing/2010/12/family-farm-turns-to-malting?fromrss=1
Within a few months, fifth-generation farmer Zach Christensen, 33, is planning to launch a malting operation on his family's Bellevue-area farm.


// Joe Sixpack: Cases of brews under the tree and other beer-related gift ideas
// December 17, 2010 at 10:25 AM

http://www.topix.com/hobbies/homebrewing/2010/12/joe-sixpack-cases-of-brews-under-the-tree-and-other-beer-related-gift-ideas?fromrss=1
BEER LOVERS are easy when it comes to holiday shopping. A sixpack will make them happy, a case will have them naming their firstborn in your honor.


// Beer Man: Hub City hits on a winner with Oatmeal Stout
// December 17, 2010 at 6:15 AM

http://www.topix.com/hobbies/homebrewing/2010/12/beer-man-hub-city-hits-on-a-winner-with-oatmeal-stout?fromrss=1
Hub City beers are new to me. Based on the Oatmeal Stout I recently sampled, the brewery's full portfolio is worth checking out.