Tag Archives: rye saison

HBW 50: A Homebrewer’s Reflections: My first homebrew competition

Posted on March 6, 2015 by Barry W

Having recently received my scoresheets from my first ever homebrew competition (Homebrew Alley) I decided to use this week’s Homebrew Wednesday to review the scoresheets and discuss my thoughts on the the judges’ feedback. In turn, my main goal for … Continue reading →

Posted in Homebrewing | Tagged bjcp score sheet, breakfast stout, brewing techniques, homebrew alley, homebrewing competition, Imperial Saison, milk stou, New York City Homebrewers Guild, NYCHG, rye saison, Tripel | Leave a comment

Seven Blessings Rye Saison Update #1: Let’s Get Funky!

Posted on August 3, 2014 by Barry W

It took me almost 4 weeks, but here’s an update on my Seven Blessings Rye Saison (click here for footage of brew day). First I talk about how primary fermentation went and taste a gravity sample. Then I split the … Continue reading →

Posted in Homebrewing | Tagged American Sour Beers, Apricot Saison, Brettanomyces Bruxellensis, homebrewed saison, Imperial Saison, rye saison, The Mad Fermentationist, WLP 650 | 1 Comment

Homebrew Wednesday 30: 7 Blessings Rye Saison Brew Day

Posted on July 9, 2014 by Barry W

Happy Homebrew Wednesday to all!!! Though my 30th HBW video may not be consider a milestone to most, I’m happy that it includes footage of what we all do best i.e. brew beer! As the title states that footage is … Continue reading →

Posted in Cooking w/ Beer, Homebrewing | Tagged Farmhouse Ale, homebrew wednesday, rye saison, saaz hops, saison, Saison Blend, SJ Porr Challenge 2014, spent grain bread, styrian golding hops, The Yeast Bay | 1 Comment

Homebrew Wednesday #29: The Farmhouse is Flowing!

Posted on July 9, 2014 by Barry W

As I prepared to brew my 7 Blessing Rye Saison on Sunday 7/6/14 there were several purchases that I had to make and some equipment that needed testing in order to insure that brew day would go as smooth as … Continue reading →