Brandon A.'s Brewing Journey!
Brewery Locally Accused of Illicit Activities on the Allegheny River
Name: Brandon A. - Allegheny River Brewery
Hometown: Pittsburgh, PA
Equipment: 20 Gallon Homebrew Setup: HLT with HERMS coil and heating element, Mash Tun, Boil Kettle with heating element.
Brew Crew: TRASH (Three Rivers Alliance of Serious Homebrewers)
Years Brewing: 6 years
Outdoor Brew Setup: Our custom-made electric brewery can be used indoors and wheeled outdoors when needed. It's expertly crafted by my brew buddies John B. and Paul R., with Paul's mechanical engineering skills shining through in the automated control system via laptop.
Preferred Brew: It's a tough call, but I've got a soft spot for those flavor-packed pale ales. However, I genuinely appreciate almost every style of beer out there!
Brewing Backstory: College roomies and craft beer enthusiasts, we discovered the magic of craft beer's bold flavors while sipping through our big brand light beer days. As DIY enthusiasts, homebrewing was the next logical step. Using just two brews on a single pot and turkey fryer setup, we soon jumped into building our electric brewery – a project we planned out over three months. We've been tweaking and improving ever since, affectionately known as Allegheny River Brewery.
How has Spike Brewing equipment helped grow our brew day?
Our Spike kettles have revolutionized our brewing process, increasing efficiency and control. Their user-friendly design makes brew days more enjoyable too!
Advice for New Brewers:
Educate yourself with all things brewing – books, brew clubs, advice from fellow brewers – and never stop experimenting with small tweaks to recipes and processes to consistently level up your brews.
Unforgettable Brewing Memories:
Ever dreamt of brewing on TV? We applied for the show Beerland, and after several interviews, we got chosen to represent Pittsburgh! We even won our local episode, which earned us a trip to California to film the season finale against other cities across the US. Although we didn't win overall, it was an unforgettable experience meeting fellow beer lovers from all around the country!
Note: Although the search results didn't provide specifics about Brandon A.'s personal homebrewing story, it's common for brewers to develop their passion through discovering craft beer, experimenting at home, and sharing their creations with friends and local communities.
Brandon A.'s home brewing journey began as a DIY project with college roommates, inspired by their shared appreciation for craft beer. Cooking up small batches on a single pot and turkey fryer setup, they soon developed a passion that led them to build their electric brewery, affectionately known as Allegheny River Brewery. Craft beer, home brewing, and home-and-garden projects form a significant part of Brandon's lifestyle, which often includes cooking, food-and-drink, and home brewing enthusiast gatherings. With the help of Spike Brewing equipment, Brandon has increased efficiency and control on brew days, making the process more enjoyable.
