May 132010
 

Did you know hops can be fatal to some breeds of dogs?

This is something I already knew but it’s worth repeating for all those home brewers out there who also own dogs.

I read a post over on brewersfriend.com reminding me of this a couple of days ago and there’s also an anecdote on aussiehomebrewer.com from a home brewer who’s dog was lucky to survive getting stuck into some hops.

Personally I always dispose of my kettle trub containing the spent hops in my green “garden waste” recycling bin. That way there’s never a danger that these guys will get into it:

Mar 112010
 

I intend to quit my current job and become a brewer (and a farmer, although that’s another story).

That’s the plan (dream?) anyway and this blog is where I intend to document the entire adventure from start to finish. Stay tuned.