Friday, June 18, 2010

Blonde Ale as Pre-Industrial Barter

Started a Blonde Ale to be ready for July. One six-pack of it will be going to some friends of mine who gave me a nice floor cupboard/end table thing. It's a stylish piece of wood that looks about 80 years older than it actually is and I've gotten several complements on it. Best part was that my beer brewing has finally reached the point where it has crossed from "something people like and will request" to "something people ask for as a form of barter."

I borrowed Jeff's carboy to take care of the Blonde Ale's 2nd Stage (My carboy is still holding the Barley Wine). So, until Jeff's kitchen is done being remodeled I have double capacity!

The rest of the Blonde Ale will be coming North with me towards the end of July. A family reunion will be held at the parent's cabin and I think a little of the homebrew will be a nice extra for the weekend.