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Brewing With Wheat by Stan Hieronymus

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I was recently given an opportunity to read Stan Hieronymus’ new book, Brewing With Wheat. I wasn’t exactly sure what I would find, but I’ve always been a fan of wheat beers, and I was curious to see what a whole book could tell me about them.

Hieronymus begins the book by painting a vivid portrait of German brewer Bernard Kuhn, making wheat beer in a very traditional method, with references to processes that many modern brewers would never consider. This particular brewer does them because it’s the way it should be done. End of story.

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National Homebrew Day this Saturday

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This saturday is the annual National Homebrew Day, organized by the AHA (American Homebrew Association).

In 1988, May 7 was announced before Congress as National Homebrew Day. The American Homebrewers Association created Big Brew as an annual event to celebrate National Homebrew Day not only in the United States, but around the world. Big Brew is held each year on the first Saturday in May.

If you can find a site in your area, make sure you attend. What better excuse to brew than a mandatory synchronized brew-day?

If anyone in the Bangor/Orono area plans on brewing, drop me a line. I’ve made 2 batches back to back, and don’t know if I’ll be able to participate by brewing for myself, but would love to support the event!

For more information, check out the AHA’s National Homebrew Day page, complete with this year’s recipes.