u/mchrispen

What specific blog articles do you want or need?

What specific blog articles do you want or need?

Accidentalis.com is back and active, with a much more chemistry- and practical-based approach to making beer, mead, and cider. I don't intend to spam this sub with articles, but I'm really interested in a very technical approach to the issues you want answers to. For example, I am researching a long-form article about the difference between modern malts and the changes needed to replicate old historic recipes and even homebrew classics, like Brewing Classic Styles - that informed many of successful homebrewers. It's aging - malt has changed dramatically in the roughly 20 years.

I was very active in the past, and after a hiatus, I've found a new career leading into my retirement years. I'm rebuilding my brewery in a new location, focusing on consistency and lab-based troubleshooting, based on my experience running a commercial meadery through COVID and supply chain challenges. It's a reset and a new direction. I'm even developing some software (mead-focused) that nobody would ever need! :)

So, what do you want me to research and expound upon? Do I need more content on introductory brewing topics? Or do you want the deep, deep dive into technical stuff that may not have a huge impact on homebrewing at scale, but I believe understanding the science leads to better brews? I'm not making authoritative claims - you do what works for you, but the chemistry is pretty well set these days!

u/chino-brews I hope this is ok! Miss our convos!

u/mchrispen — 1 day ago

SoCo Homebrew - Austin

Just saw on Facebook that my friends at SoCo Homebrew are closing up. It's a shame. Really good people and a fantastic shop. I mail-ordered some stuff from them a few months ago to Kansas - and it came with some pretty funny insider swag! I miss just stopping in and visiting! Even Honey Pie- the three-legged rescue dog!

I know they had some issues with their building (which had a defunct brewery attached) being sold, and the price of brick/mortar or even warehousing in Austin is stupid expensive these days.

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u/mchrispen — 1 month ago