The plan for this project involved making a couple of gallons of Nocino and putting it in a 10L charred oak barrel until it absorbed the desired flavors. Once the Nocino reached that stage the plan was to fill the … Continue reading →
My barrel project has begun! Inspired by an article about using a nocino barrel to age a Belgian Strong Dark by Fat Head’s Brewery, I have gone “all in.” I’ve been making nocino for several years. I’ve also experimented with … Continue reading →
In my most recent post, I neglected to provide an update on the specifics of a nocino comparison experiment. In 2015, I decided to compare nocino made with three different infusion media: grappa, brandy, and red wine. In early 2016 … Continue reading →
Last year I wrote a post about what I planned to do in 2016. Now that 2017 is here, I thought I should write about what happened during 2016 and outline my plans for 2017. First, I found myself experiencing … Continue reading →
What’s on the agenda for 2016? Research. I am currently combining and revising my series, Adventures in Yeast (parts II, III, IV, V, & VI), into a research paper that I plan to submit at Calontir Kingdom A&S. I am … Continue reading →