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Casa Petrie Homebrew V: The First Test

The beer is still fermenting and will soon be put into bottles.  For my part, I plan on making Mr. Petrie cute labels.  Check out the previous installments of Casa Petrie Homebrew: Casa Petrie Homebrew I: The Beginning Casa Petrie Homebrew II: The Research Casa Petrie Homebrew III: The Kit Purchase Casa Petrie Homebrew IV: [...]

Casa Petrie Homebrew IV: Brew Day

As our beer ferments, we have been thinking about all of the drinks we could make with our new knowledge of homebrewing.  We have three apple trees and later this year we plan on making hard apple cider.  So many possibilities…Enjoy reading about our homebrewing experience.  Check out the previous installments of Casa Petrie Homebrew- [...]

Casa Petrie Homebrew III: The Kit Purchase

Mr. Petrie is a voracious learner and is constantly teaching himself how to do new things.  In the past few years, he has taught himself how to ride a motorcycle, prune trees using bonsai techniques, and knit.  This is a journal of his experience of learning how to brew beer at home.   Casa Petrie [...]

Casa Petrie Homebrew II: The Research

We’ve been testing out the beer and although it is not ready, it already has a great taste and a beautiful amber color.  Enjoy the second part of Mr. Petrie’s homebrewing journal.   In the last installment I gave you a bit of an introduction, in today’s I’m going to give you the experience of [...]

Casa Petrie Homebrew I: The Beginning

In our effort to be frugal, self-sufficient, and stylish at Casa Petrie, Mr. Petrie has begun making his own beer.  This is his first foray into beer-making and we fully intend on using his skills to make all kinds of fancy ales in the future! Hello, Casa Petrie fans. I’m Mr. Petrie. Mrs. Petrie has [...]