HOMEBREW

My Own FrankenBrewery

By Matthew Wirtz

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Photograph by Matthew Wirtz

Image My first brewing experience came via a Mr. Beer kit. The result, something akin to brownish vinegar, left much to be desired. I knew I needed better equipment, so I started with a few plastic buckets and a turkey fryer. My results improved, and I was hooked, but not satisfied. I wanted a system that allowed me to make beer from scratch — no more extracts, no more Mr. Beer.

I spent a few weeks formulating ideas and sketching out the mad science it would take to give life ...

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