Dylan
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I brewed 3000-year-old beer and look at data...but I do other stuff too, I think.
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/20/science/ancient-egyptian-beer-yeast.html
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/20/science/ancient-egyptian-beer-yeast.html
Its barreling day. I'm moving my 100% chestnut. Its a nice light golden color. 6 weeks in the barrel then it's off to conditioning. #glutenfree #beer #brewing
October 11, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Its barreling day. I'm moving my 100% chestnut. Its a nice light golden color. 6 weeks in the barrel then it's off to conditioning. #glutenfree #beer #brewing
Got my label and wax seal logo proofs ready to go. Let me know what you think:
September 26, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Got my label and wax seal logo proofs ready to go. Let me know what you think:
September 14, 2025 at 10:24 PM
Alright. I rounded it up to 10 now. Og is 1.067 at 9.5. Should give us ~7-7.5 abv. Now to add the 6 smack packs of Belgian abbey ale II because I hate making starters.
September 14, 2025 at 3:41 AM
Alright. I rounded it up to 10 now. Og is 1.067 at 9.5. Should give us ~7-7.5 abv. Now to add the 6 smack packs of Belgian abbey ale II because I hate making starters.
Final 2 oz of strisselspalt after 20 min then drop temp and move to fermenter. I ended up having 9.5 gallons, which is fine by me.
September 14, 2025 at 2:25 AM
Final 2 oz of strisselspalt after 20 min then drop temp and move to fermenter. I ended up having 9.5 gallons, which is fine by me.
Added 2 more oz of strisselspalt at flame-out. This beer is smelling proper.
September 14, 2025 at 1:32 AM
Added 2 more oz of strisselspalt at flame-out. This beer is smelling proper.
Now that we are at the 15 min mark we'll add 2 oz of Strisselspalt. Now it's really starting to smell like a proper beer.
September 14, 2025 at 1:20 AM
Now that we are at the 15 min mark we'll add 2 oz of Strisselspalt. Now it's really starting to smell like a proper beer.
Now that we're at the 60 min. mark it's time to add 2.5 Oz of East Kent Goldings hops.
September 14, 2025 at 12:29 AM
Now that we're at the 60 min. mark it's time to add 2.5 Oz of East Kent Goldings hops.
Folks, I've made dozens of batches and hundreds of gallons of beer in my life and I've never smelt anything like this before. It smells incredible. #beer #brewing #glutenfree #chestnut
September 14, 2025 at 12:19 AM
Folks, I've made dozens of batches and hundreds of gallons of beer in my life and I've never smelt anything like this before. It smells incredible. #beer #brewing #glutenfree #chestnut
Well after a bit of a struggle I've gotten it in to the boil tank. I'll be boiling for 2 hours instead of 1 just to tighten up the wort for the yeast.
September 13, 2025 at 11:52 PM
Well after a bit of a struggle I've gotten it in to the boil tank. I'll be boiling for 2 hours instead of 1 just to tighten up the wort for the yeast.
And for those of you wondering, yes, that means I had to pull out my old friend, Iodine.
September 13, 2025 at 8:20 PM
And for those of you wondering, yes, that means I had to pull out my old friend, Iodine.
With the 30 min rest between 155 and 165 completed, I'm now letting the mash reduce temp to 145. At that time I'll measure the pH (goal is to be between 5.2-5.4) then add the SEBAmyl L. This is the traditional saccharification).
September 13, 2025 at 5:26 PM
With the 30 min rest between 155 and 165 completed, I'm now letting the mash reduce temp to 145. At that time I'll measure the pH (goal is to be between 5.2-5.4) then add the SEBAmyl L. This is the traditional saccharification).
20 min down and 10 more min to go, and this is smelling AMAZING. It smells like a nutty bread. I think I'm on the right track here.
September 13, 2025 at 5:13 PM
20 min down and 10 more min to go, and this is smelling AMAZING. It smells like a nutty bread. I think I'm on the right track here.
The cool thing: This happened RIGHT AWAY. As soon as I added it, I could feel a difference. It went from a porridge consistency to a much more traditional mash consistency. I've added before and after pictures, you can literally see the difference. #AmBrewing #Brewday
September 13, 2025 at 4:57 PM
The cool thing: This happened RIGHT AWAY. As soon as I added it, I could feel a difference. It went from a porridge consistency to a much more traditional mash consistency. I've added before and after pictures, you can literally see the difference. #AmBrewing #Brewday
After the first 2 tbsp, the mash was at a pH of 5.75. The sweet spot! So next I added the Termamyl (thermo-stable amylase) that breaks down the long starch chains in to shorter dextrins. #Beerbrewing
September 13, 2025 at 4:57 PM
After the first 2 tbsp, the mash was at a pH of 5.75. The sweet spot! So next I added the Termamyl (thermo-stable amylase) that breaks down the long starch chains in to shorter dextrins. #Beerbrewing
Well, it's brew day. I'll update you where I'm at.
I started by getting the strike water to ~175. Added 2 lbs of rice hulls and ~24-25 lbs of ground chestnuts (I roasted 4 cups and smoked 2 cups to add flavor and depth. I then measured the pH (which was ~6.0). #Homebrewing #GlutenFree
I started by getting the strike water to ~175. Added 2 lbs of rice hulls and ~24-25 lbs of ground chestnuts (I roasted 4 cups and smoked 2 cups to add flavor and depth. I then measured the pH (which was ~6.0). #Homebrewing #GlutenFree
September 13, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Well, it's brew day. I'll update you where I'm at.
I started by getting the strike water to ~175. Added 2 lbs of rice hulls and ~24-25 lbs of ground chestnuts (I roasted 4 cups and smoked 2 cups to add flavor and depth. I then measured the pH (which was ~6.0). #Homebrewing #GlutenFree
I started by getting the strike water to ~175. Added 2 lbs of rice hulls and ~24-25 lbs of ground chestnuts (I roasted 4 cups and smoked 2 cups to add flavor and depth. I then measured the pH (which was ~6.0). #Homebrewing #GlutenFree
If you've ever wondered what 25 lbs of ground chestnuts look like, look no further.
I'm still deciding if I want to use may own wrangled yeast or just buy some. Hops are ordered. Hoping it will be ready for Christmas. #homebrewing #beer #glutenfree
I'm still deciding if I want to use may own wrangled yeast or just buy some. Hops are ordered. Hoping it will be ready for Christmas. #homebrewing #beer #glutenfree
August 25, 2025 at 10:40 PM
If you've ever wondered what 25 lbs of ground chestnuts look like, look no further.
I'm still deciding if I want to use may own wrangled yeast or just buy some. Hops are ordered. Hoping it will be ready for Christmas. #homebrewing #beer #glutenfree
I'm still deciding if I want to use may own wrangled yeast or just buy some. Hops are ordered. Hoping it will be ready for Christmas. #homebrewing #beer #glutenfree
I'm at 24.5% ABV which means it's time to barrel. I'll be keeping this batch in a "Yellow Buttery Popcorn Bourbon" barrel and aging it and year. #homebrewing #beer
July 26, 2025 at 6:18 PM
I'm at 24.5% ABV which means it's time to barrel. I'll be keeping this batch in a "Yellow Buttery Popcorn Bourbon" barrel and aging it and year. #homebrewing #beer
In the meantime, I'm trying to wrangle the yeast from the chestnuts themselves. It looks like I've got some action, so it was time to make and test the petri dishes #beer #yeast #homebrewing
July 21, 2025 at 1:29 AM
In the meantime, I'm trying to wrangle the yeast from the chestnuts themselves. It looks like I've got some action, so it was time to make and test the petri dishes #beer #yeast #homebrewing
Ground down further. I've got to keep the grinder cool so it crushes the frozen dehydrated chestnuts into a flour rather than a paste. #homebrewing #glutenfree #chestnuts.
July 21, 2025 at 1:28 AM
Ground down further. I've got to keep the grinder cool so it crushes the frozen dehydrated chestnuts into a flour rather than a paste. #homebrewing #glutenfree #chestnuts.
i broke down and bought a new grinder. I'm about half done that bucket now...it will still need to be ground down further.
July 12, 2025 at 5:08 AM
i broke down and bought a new grinder. I'm about half done that bucket now...it will still need to be ground down further.
the bad news is that this took FOREVER...and it still wasn't small enough for my grinder.
July 12, 2025 at 5:07 AM
the bad news is that this took FOREVER...and it still wasn't small enough for my grinder.
well, good news/ bad news. The bad news is that the chestnuts are too big for my grain grinder. good news is, I have a mortar and pestle.
July 12, 2025 at 5:05 AM
well, good news/ bad news. The bad news is that the chestnuts are too big for my grain grinder. good news is, I have a mortar and pestle.
Alright, I've picked the enzymes I'll use to convert the chestnut starch in to sugars. These enzymes should allow for 95% conversion....and they're gluten free enzymes! #homebrewing #gluten-free #beer
June 8, 2025 at 4:06 AM
Alright, I've picked the enzymes I'll use to convert the chestnut starch in to sugars. These enzymes should allow for 95% conversion....and they're gluten free enzymes! #homebrewing #gluten-free #beer