got the blichmann brewmometer installed. can't wait to put it to use.


received a second home depot 10 gallon cooler for the ol' bday. no more juggling equipment around, this baby will be a permanent hot liquor tank once we get the ball valve installed.


the amber scii is amazing. i filled my glass, took a few sips, and was already filling my glass again. this is one delicious amber. a very balanced hop/malt ratio. if i remember correctly, we ended up using 6oz of 8.7% cascade. next time we make this i'm going to drop the grain bill down a bit, hopefully to hit around a 4% abv. with how drinkable this beer is, the current 5.7% abv is way too dangerous. new glasses from the merrill's ftw!


-bake