Jim Johnston
@slewbrewguru.bsky.social
Beer brewer. Grüner Veltliner consumer. Yeasted dough hobbyist. Minnesota sports apologist.
New addition to the household. Seems to be adapting well.
October 29, 2025 at 1:36 AM
New addition to the household. Seems to be adapting well.
And I thought this was our tipping point
September 14, 2025 at 4:14 PM
And I thought this was our tipping point
We're #1! We're #1!
Woooo!
Woooo!
August 15, 2025 at 12:01 AM
We're #1! We're #1!
Woooo!
Woooo!
Probably my last visit to Palmer's. Another of my favorite taverns will soon be closing its doors. Hitting it hard tonight. Will always remember the $5 dollar huge shots of Chartreuse they used to serve.
August 9, 2025 at 3:12 AM
Probably my last visit to Palmer's. Another of my favorite taverns will soon be closing its doors. Hitting it hard tonight. Will always remember the $5 dollar huge shots of Chartreuse they used to serve.
Without downloading any new pics, where are you mentally?
July 3, 2025 at 11:19 PM
Without downloading any new pics, where are you mentally?
So adding tomatoes, croutons, and American cheese makes it "California" style? So exotic
May 24, 2025 at 4:49 AM
So adding tomatoes, croutons, and American cheese makes it "California" style? So exotic
First Detroit style using my new spiral mixing attachment. Don't notice much of a difference overall, but it did a great job of bringing the dough together.
May 21, 2025 at 12:13 AM
First Detroit style using my new spiral mixing attachment. Don't notice much of a difference overall, but it did a great job of bringing the dough together.
Two weeks ago I ate the best fried shrimp of my life in Georgia. Tonight, Georgia born Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves start the western conference finals.
Heck of a couple weeks
#WolvesBack
Heck of a couple weeks
#WolvesBack
May 20, 2025 at 11:12 PM
Two weeks ago I ate the best fried shrimp of my life in Georgia. Tonight, Georgia born Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves start the western conference finals.
Heck of a couple weeks
#WolvesBack
Heck of a couple weeks
#WolvesBack
Prefer this pronunciation
May 1, 2025 at 3:46 AM
Prefer this pronunciation
Au Gratin Potatoes or Cheesey Potato Hot Dish?
Either way, I'm pumped to be eating them for a few days
Either way, I'm pumped to be eating them for a few days
April 23, 2025 at 1:40 AM
Au Gratin Potatoes or Cheesey Potato Hot Dish?
Either way, I'm pumped to be eating them for a few days
Either way, I'm pumped to be eating them for a few days
Don't think this is how the Pistons/Knicks game ended
April 22, 2025 at 2:22 AM
Don't think this is how the Pistons/Knicks game ended
Got the results of her biopsy and there was nothing out of the ordinary. Now she just needs her hair to grow back and everything will be normal. Such a relief
April 19, 2025 at 11:25 PM
Got the results of her biopsy and there was nothing out of the ordinary. Now she just needs her hair to grow back and everything will be normal. Such a relief
Obligatory bottle of Grüner on pizza night. This one is tried and true. Available at a few shops around town. Sometimes even chilled
April 16, 2025 at 1:46 AM
Obligatory bottle of Grüner on pizza night. This one is tried and true. Available at a few shops around town. Sometimes even chilled
NY style pies tonight. Will take 75 grams of dough out next time so they get stretched thinner for 12 inch pizzas. Mine was in about a minute too long. Used that info to make my wife's pizza a better cook. Life comes at you quickly at 550 degrees.
April 16, 2025 at 1:45 AM
NY style pies tonight. Will take 75 grams of dough out next time so they get stretched thinner for 12 inch pizzas. Mine was in about a minute too long. Used that info to make my wife's pizza a better cook. Life comes at you quickly at 550 degrees.
Obligatory post pizza bottle of Grüner.
Was worried it would be a gimmick with the Klimt art on the label.
Really really nice. Salty pears up front with a bone dry finish.
Will pick up another bottle if I see it around.
Was worried it would be a gimmick with the Klimt art on the label.
Really really nice. Salty pears up front with a bone dry finish.
Will pick up another bottle if I see it around.
April 14, 2025 at 2:18 AM
Obligatory post pizza bottle of Grüner.
Was worried it would be a gimmick with the Klimt art on the label.
Really really nice. Salty pears up front with a bone dry finish.
Will pick up another bottle if I see it around.
Was worried it would be a gimmick with the Klimt art on the label.
Really really nice. Salty pears up front with a bone dry finish.
Will pick up another bottle if I see it around.
Little loaf for tomorrow's lunch sandwich
April 14, 2025 at 1:42 AM
Little loaf for tomorrow's lunch sandwich
First go at a Sicilian style pie on this fine Sunday. Used a Detroit pan because it's what we have. Was a battle on mixing day with the 86% hydration, highest I've ever gone. Was surprisingly easy to handle today. Had enough spare dough to make a little focaccia loaf.
April 14, 2025 at 1:40 AM
First go at a Sicilian style pie on this fine Sunday. Used a Detroit pan because it's what we have. Was a battle on mixing day with the 86% hydration, highest I've ever gone. Was surprisingly easy to handle today. Had enough spare dough to make a little focaccia loaf.
First grill day of the year. Felt good
April 13, 2025 at 3:58 AM
First grill day of the year. Felt good
Our girl Frosting had to get some bumps removed for biopsy. Doesn't seem to mind the new attire she has to wear for the next week or so while she heals up. Her sister Eleanor is definitely giving her support.
Could we get some good vibes from the #UglyDogs family while we wait for the results?
Could we get some good vibes from the #UglyDogs family while we wait for the results?
April 2, 2025 at 12:21 AM
Our girl Frosting had to get some bumps removed for biopsy. Doesn't seem to mind the new attire she has to wear for the next week or so while she heals up. Her sister Eleanor is definitely giving her support.
Could we get some good vibes from the #UglyDogs family while we wait for the results?
Could we get some good vibes from the #UglyDogs family while we wait for the results?
Tried my Detroit style dough as a same day pie vs the 3 day cold ferment I normally do. Very similar rise and taste. Now we have options depending on the time available. Dig it
March 30, 2025 at 11:21 PM
Tried my Detroit style dough as a same day pie vs the 3 day cold ferment I normally do. Very similar rise and taste. Now we have options depending on the time available. Dig it
One of our local pizza joints "Need Pizza" does a nice play on New Haven style pizza. Tried to replicate it tonight and it turned out pretty dang good.
March 27, 2025 at 3:20 AM
One of our local pizza joints "Need Pizza" does a nice play on New Haven style pizza. Tried to replicate it tonight and it turned out pretty dang good.
Prowl to 50 continues.
March 15, 2025 at 3:04 AM
Prowl to 50 continues.
