Homebrewing Links

Resources for home brewers

homebrew clubs, homebrew supplies and other resources
note: I list some clubs in Michigan and Kentucky. If you are looking for a homebrew club outside of these areas (or one that I may have neglected to list) check with the American Homebrewers Association

Site Name		Description
Ann Arbor Brewer's Guild homebrew club		The Ann Arbor Brewers Guild is a group of homebrewers and beer lovers who meet monthly to taste and talk about beer and brewing. New members are always welcome.
*Bathtub Brewers*		According to the introductory copy, this site is dedicated to linking homebrewers around the world. Among instructions and recipes are links to a Yahoo Clubs homebrewing club and a (mostly hidden behind another frame if you use Netscape) button linking to a chat room.
Beer Info Source		Jam-packed with brewing references and a plethora of links to more websites.
*BeerSmith*		BeerSmith is a software recipe system and set of brewing tools to aid the home or professional brewer in creating outstanding beer, cider or mead.
Beertown! Home of the Association of Brewers		Beertown is presented by the Association of Brewers, the largest organization of beer makers and beer enthusiasts in the world! Go to this site to learn more about home brewing and professional brewing. They also have links to their divisions and affilates: the American Homebrewers Association, Institute for Brewing Studies, Brewers Publications, and the Great American Beer Festival
B.O.C.K.: Brewers of Central Kentucky		Though the website does not say so, this club meets in Lexington, KY. If you are interested in joining, they have a form to request more information.
Brew Rat Chat homebrew club		An online homebrew club - in their own words: "The Brew Rat Chat was first born in the fertile imagination of the King Rat, Skotrat, a.k.a. Scott Abene 'I always thought when I was having brewing problems that I wished there was somewhere I could go to get assistance right away,' Abene said recently. 'In retrospect it turned into something completely different. I thought it was just going to be a brew chat. It turned into something much cooler.'"
Brew Your Own Magazine		Articles, tips and recipes for the homebrewer.
The Brewery		Resources for the home brewer including recipes, a recipe calculator, an extensive library of brewing-related documents, clip art, links and info on brewing software,
C.R.A.F.T. homebrew club		Clinton River Association of Fermenting Trendsetters - a homebrew club. The group meets monthly to share and compare homebrew recipes, techniques, and of course to sample each others creations.
Downriver Brewer's Guild homebrew club		Meeting in Southgate Michigan, The Downriver Brewers Guild says they are looking for a few good brewers (or at least a few people who want to become good brewers).
E.J. Wren Homebrewer, Inc.		Beer and homebrewing supplies in an online storefront. Check the specials.
F.O.R.D. homebrew club		Fermental Order of Renaissance Draughtsmen is a very active homebrew club based in Dearborn, Michigan. The club is a member of the Ford Employee Recreation Association but is not limited to taking membership from Ford Employees.
Gambrinus' Mug		The keepers of Cat's Meow have come to the conclusion that that database is too large to maintain any further. For new recipes, they have created Gambrinus' Mug (worth checking out!)
Hobby Beverage Equipment Supplies		Small batch brewing equipment - professional style equipment made in modern materials for the homebrewer. Looking for an affordable conical fermenter in thermoplastic? Here ya go!
Home Beer Brewing		This appears to be primarily an advertising site for Mr Beer brewing gear. The purveyors of Mr Beer say that they have "taken the science out of brewing beer..." Still, if you are interested in starting and want training wheels, this may be the solution for you.
Homebrew Talk		A Discussion community for promoting home brewing of beer, wine, cider, and mead. Several other forums (forae?) are available for general discussion, for selling and buying and for discussion of commercial beers from various parts of the world. This has potential - check it out.
How To Brew		A complete online book by John Palmer. Chapters include all extract brewing, brewing with adjuncts and all-grain brewing. Attention is given to discussion of the various ingredients and the process is presented in a step-by-step manner with accompanying photos. Certainly worth checking out.
Homebrew Adventures (homebrew.com)		Beer and Winemaking resource Where the brewing adventure begins...
*Homebrew Index*		A directory of links related to homebrewing.
K.L.O.B homebrew club		Kalamazoo Libation Order of Brewers is a homebrew club based out of (you guessed it!) Kalamazoo, Michigan. Website with a professional quality design has links and resources for home brewers.
*Kuhnhenn Brothers*		AKA: BrewingWorld.com - Khunhenn Brothers inherited a hardware store and began selling homebrew supplies. Several years ago now, they closed the hardware due to economic pressures of big box stores and focused on homebrewing. Also the home of a good Brew-On-Premises as well as their own small brewery, this is truly a one-stop shop. Located in Warren, Michigan, they also sell (via internet) to all comers.
*L.A.G.E.R.S.: Louisville Area Grain Extract Research Society*		Founded in 1989 and boasting over 40 members, this club (as the name implies) meets in Louisville, KY. This site has information about next meetings as well as newsletters.
*Lee's Brewery Beer Calculator*		This page includes conversion calculators for Temperature and mass as well as calculators for figureing bittering units, alcohol content and specific gravity correction.
Listermann Manufacturing		The home page of a company which developed and distributes many gadgets which have become indispensible to the homebrewer: such things as the PhilMill, Phil's Philler, Philchill Phittings and Phil's Phalse Bottom. My only question is why the company isn't called "Phil's Manuphacturing."
Logic Incorporated		If you are a home brewer who would like to find an earth-friendly alternative to chlorine bleach for sterilizing your equipment, check these folks out. They have a product that fills the bill.
Nate's Carboy Safety Carrier		After hearing horror stories about accidents with glass carboys, some of which resulted in serious injury, Nate designed a safety holder/carrier for glass carboys that not only helps shield them from potential breakage, but also makes them easier to handle and store. Easy to make from wood - this page tells, using step-by-step pictures, how to do it.
The North State Brewers' Cooperative homebrew club		Meeting in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the Coop was formed in 1997 by a few folk who wanted to brew inexpensive, quality beer.
Pontiac Brewing Tribe homebrew club		The Pontiac Brewing Tribe consists of homebrewers in and around the Pontiac, Michigan area. Members' experience levels range from rookie "extract-only" to award winning experienced brewers.
Prison City Brewers homebrew club		Meeting in Jackson, Michigan - home of Michigan's largest maximum security prison - Prison City Brewers provide resources and entertainment for area homebrewers.
Real Beer Page		This page includes a variety of information for home brewers, games, links to many brewing 'zines and links to pages run by a wide assortment of brewers and microbrewers.
*Spencer's Beer Page*		A beer information page geared primarily toward the homebrewer. Also includes categorized links to other beer resources. (Downside: not updated since March 1996)
Tom & Vince's Homebrew Pages		This homebrew site evidently started with the meeting of two homebrewers, one from the USA and one from the UK. An interesting site, the one thing that may be of most interest to people who want to try all grain brewing but are not sure where to start is Mashing with Kitchen Utensils - making a one gallon batch of a Guinness clone.
Pietro Toniolo's Homebrewing Photos		A series of photographs of an Italian fellow making home brew - there is no accompanying text except the note: "Ecco il mio birrificio personale!"
Williams Brewing		This site is a catalog for the home brewer. Williams Brewing is a mailorder homebrewer's supply that I have done business with for many years. I have always been happy with the complete line of malts, hops, equipment and supplies, and have found their service superb. If you can't find what you want at your local brew store or (gasp!) don't have a local brew store, look here. They have what you want.
Wine Barrel Plus		Mark has created a well-organized page with everything from recipes and helpful tips to online coupons. If you live in the metro Detroit area, I highly recommend this store as a source for your supplies and equipment as well as samples of those microbrewed & exotic beers you might like to duplicate.
Yeast Comparison Chart		Tables comparing Wyeast, White Labs, Yeast Labs and YCKC yeasts, reporting possible sources and alternatives.