Check out the latest edition of The Grapevine! Fall 2013 Newsletter
Growing Hops on Four Star Farms
Andrew, Erik, and Randy from the Modern Homebrew Emporium in Cambridge, MA made the trek out to Four Star Farms to see their progress in bringing commercially-viable hop production back to New England. A few years ago their .75 acre pilot plot was newly established and the labor necessary to hand-pick even that small number[…]
Massachusetts Sales Tax Holiday!
The powers that be in Massachusetts have decreed that no sales tax will be collected this weekend, 10 & 11 August 2013. Been putting off buying a kettle? Want to get into the hobby? Save 6.25% today and tomorrow only!
AHA Homebrewer Survey
The American Homebrew Association is asking homebrewers across the country to participate in a brief survey of their brewing style. Are you extract only? Brewing twice a month? Where do you see your brewing taking you? Take part today! Information like this is invaluable to the AHA as they try to get to know the[…]
Brewing at the WGBH Beer Festival
In the heat of summer, any opportunity to brew is a good opportunity to brew. This past weekend, it was at the WGBH’s first Craft Beer Festival. We doubled the Pointon’s Proper recipe from this past March’s Big Brew Day to make what we’re calling Old Totbaggin’, an English-style old ale. Unlike its mild cousin,[…]
On Tap at John Harvard’s
For a limited time at the Harvard Square location of John Harvard’s brewpub you can try Anticipation, a deep amber mild brewed from a recipe by Modern Homebrew’s own Randy Baril! This beer is a study in Thomas Fawcett’s Amber Malt and features roasted character that finishes remarkably dry leaving you thirsty for your next[…]
Big Brew Day Was a Great Success
We had a great National Homebrew Day, with 120 brewers
(and many, many good friends) brewing 600 gallons of beer.
We also gathered 330 pounds of food and $1400
in cash contributions for local food banks.
Thanks to all the local establishments that donated raffle prizes and to all the brewers who brought friends and family to learn about our craft brewing hobby.
