BrewBench

BrewBench

BrewBench is an Arduino brew monitor, controller and alert system for the home brewer enthusiast. It uses the Arduino REST API to interface with thermistors connected to the analog ports. You can also connect a relay to the digital ports and add a heater and pump to...

Fun with Yun

Monitoring kettle temps is key for any home brewer. The Arduino Yun model was essential since it has WiFi built in and includes a REST API to interface with it. Using Thermistors and a bit of Angular.js we were able to create a real time kettle temp monitor. Check out...

QuickLeft Beerfest hackfest

This was a night of firsts at the QuickLeft brewfest and hackfest. Beer was sponsored by Diebolt brewing and West Flanders Brewing. My friend Ira and I brewed a beer and hacked within 3 hrs. For the brew it was our first attempt at using a hot plate (1500 watt) and it...

Brew Day Playoffs

This weekend I tried out a chill brewing method. I didn’t use a heat exchanger but instead used the snow to chill the beer. It does take a bit longer but if you are watching NFL playoffs it works out better. Foreign English Stout Malt 1 lb Roasted Barley 6 oz...

Pliny Clone

This was an epic brew. Most hops i’ve ever put in a beer. Malt 24 lbs 2 Row 2 lbs Carapils 1 lb Crystal 3 lbs DME Hops 3 oz Chinook 6 oz Warrior 1 oz Chinook 2 oz Simcoe 2 oz Columbus 5 oz Centennial 2 oz Simcoe 3 Tbs Irish Moss Dry Hopped 4 oz Simcoe 4 oz...
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