History
I started brewing with Mr Beer in 2006. By late 2007 I was dabbling with partial mashes on the stovetop. Once bitten by the all-grain bug, I started looking at various homebrewing systems trying to find the right fit for me. I knew I didn't want to move my brewing outside and I knew I liked doing smaller batches. Then I found Lonnie McAllister's Brutus 20 design. I liked the compactness, loved the no-sparge concept, and realized with a couple tweaks I could easily move it indoors. By Feb. 2009 I had my Countertop Brutus 20 complete and have been brewing with it ever since.
Projects & Publications
Mr. Beer FAQ
Countertop Brewing System (Nov 2009 issue of BYO)
Heatstick (April 29, 2010 episode of Basic Brewing Radio)
On Deck
Two Below
In the Fermenter
Dusseldork altbier
On Tap
PtE clone
Pink Elephant (Delirium Tremens clone)
I started brewing with Mr Beer in 2006. By late 2007 I was dabbling with partial mashes on the stovetop. Once bitten by the all-grain bug, I started looking at various homebrewing systems trying to find the right fit for me. I knew I didn't want to move my brewing outside and I knew I liked doing smaller batches. Then I found Lonnie McAllister's Brutus 20 design. I liked the compactness, loved the no-sparge concept, and realized with a couple tweaks I could easily move it indoors. By Feb. 2009 I had my Countertop Brutus 20 complete and have been brewing with it ever since.
Projects & Publications
Mr. Beer FAQ
Countertop Brewing System (Nov 2009 issue of BYO)
Heatstick (April 29, 2010 episode of Basic Brewing Radio)
On Deck
Two Below
In the Fermenter
Dusseldork altbier
On Tap
PtE clone
Pink Elephant (Delirium Tremens clone)
Recipes Here's some of my best recipes, each brewed at least twice and often times by other brewers as well: |