(Updated 7/26/2019) In my original post on this topic “Lords” of the Ring, I outlined my search for the answer to a question regarding a napkin ring that my Father-in-Law used. The ring was inscribed with his WWII ship commissioning date, … Continue reading →
This post is quite different from most of the topics about which I write. It involves research that is not related to brewing, archery, or the Middle Ages. It IS research on an artifact, but one that has a shorter … 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 →