Category Archives: Homebrew

daredevil brewing – open fermentation

Posted on September 23, 2010 by Brian

In May, I watched episode 4 of Brewing TV on open fermentation. In the video, Michael Dawson brewed a Topless Hefeweizen using his standard hefe recipe, but this time he left the top off the fermenter. I was inspired to … Continue reading →

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second runnings – beer for nothing and your chicks for free

Posted on August 22, 2010 by Brian

On Friday I made my second attempt at brewing a double digit ABV beer. My first try, a double IPA, missed the mark, coming in at around 9%. The IPA was a 10-gallon batch that pushed the limits of my … Continue reading →

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English Phil’s Summer Ale

Posted on June 1, 2010 by Brian

On May 8, my friend Phil married his betrothed, Meredith. It was a delightful ceremony at a winery outside of Charlottesville, Virginia. The rehearsal dinner and reception took place nearby at Meredith’s parents’ house, a mere 18th century farm house. … Continue reading →

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BrewGnome’s Belgian Golden Strong takes the pendant

Posted on May 5, 2010 by Brian

On Saturday, BrewGnome, also known as Nicole, won her first homebrew award at this month’s Upstate Brewtopians homebrew club meeting with her Untamed Beer: Brew Gnome Signature Series Nicolie-Belgique Golden Strong Ale. This brew was Nicole’s first time taking the … Continue reading →

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all-grain brew day video

Posted on February 4, 2010 by Brian

Back in September, my friend Dan and his girlfriend Holly came over to the Untamed Brewery to shoot a brew day using his fancy-pants HD video camera and one of those fuzzy boom mics. Lord was also with us to … Continue reading →

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Brewing in the Snow

Posted on February 3, 2010 by Brian

Last Saturday I had my first experience brewing in the snow. I brewed up a Scottish Ale, so the snow cover outside seemed appropriate. I thought about waiting a week for the weather to improve, but I can just hear … Continue reading →

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I have draft beer in my house!

Posted on December 28, 2009 by Brian

I feel as thought I have turned a corner in my life. I now have draft beer accessible in my house. This could be both a blessing and a curse. The blessing: kegging homebrew is SO much easier than bottling. … Continue reading →

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Untamed-PSG Collaboration Coffee Stout

Posted on December 7, 2009 by Brian

A couple months ago, I was approached by my friends at the Palmetto Software Group to brew a beer for their company holiday party/customer appreciation gifts/general consumption. After an evening to tasting a variety of beers at Barley’s they settled … Continue reading →

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Untamed Pumpkin Ale vertical tasting

Posted on November 4, 2009 by Brian

Earlier this week I had a chance to do my first “vertical tasting” with some of my homebrew. (That’s the term beer geeks use when referring to tasting the same beer brewed in different years.) I saved a bottle of … Continue reading →

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Untamed IPA II – my best beer yet?

Posted on October 21, 2009 by Brian

Being a homebrewer and a perfectionist is not a good combination. Beer should be a laid back. You drink it with friends, enjoy it outdoors on beautiful days, it warms your soul on cozy, rainy days. When used properly, it’s … Continue reading →

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