Virtual Ship's Log from Captain Hammer

'Cause I don't have enough to do already

Wednesday, June 15, 2011

The New Style

Because I live in such a small place, my wife has put the cabash on any big time brewing. She's right for doing so, but I've missed it recently. Then the idea struck: I can brew in small batches with all the kitchen stuff we already have, and ferment in 1 gallon juice jugs that take up no room at all. Voila- the craft beers of all craft beers, brewed with love, in super small batches. For the first batch I've gone completely without a recipe. It'll be dark, creamy, and sweet, with a yeast strain called "Super High Gravity", which for you non-brewers, also means "super high alcohol"- up to 13%. Here's the batch bubbling away in a cardboard box meant to prevent collateral damage if the jug explodes. Can't wait!

Sunday, June 5, 2011

Typical Summer Weekend







Oh, man- is it Summer. It's only June and I'm already done. Some highlights: bubble tea, Austin Museum of Art, some sailing on (ever diminishing) Lake Travis, and the coolest barbecue pit ever in our parking lot. Smelling smoked meats makes me think of Fall. And so begins the countdown until September 1st...