Introduction

I started homebrewing about 20 years ago.  As with most homebrewers, I started brewing extract recipes on my stove top.  This was a great way to brew the finest beer at a fraction of the cost of store bought beer.  As the brewing bug caught on, I graduated to partial mash recipes.  For several reasons, not the least of which was the birth of my first son, I went on a hiatus from brewing for several years.  

Upon taking on a new job and a move to a new city, I became great friends with a seasoned brewer who introduced me to the world of all grain brewing.  We combined skills and resources to develop an approach to brewing that combined a love of beer with a focus on keeping it simple that resulted in some of the best beers many enthusiast have ever tasted.

I do not claim to be the most knowledgeable of brewers.  I have many brewing colleagues that are so much wiser than myself.  What I will attempt to do here is pass along the insights I have gained over the years of what works and what is worth worrying about.  Its easy to get caught up in over-complicating the brewing process, but I believe that with brewing, as with most things in life, the old axiom of "Keep It Simple Stupid" is the best approach.  Keeping it simple and focusing on the flavors and styles I love have proven to be my success factors for brewing great beers.

I will attempt to post here those procedures and approaches I have found successful.  I do not claim they are the best or only way to success in brewing, but welcome comments or suggestions of what has worked well for others.  Above all, I try to keep it simple.  I hope you find the information posted here helpful.

"Relax, don't worry.  Have a homebrew." - Charlie Papazian