by XaqFixx
February 19, 2012 in Uncategorized
Worked until almost 4AM last night, probably doing it again tonight (and for the foreseeable future), but made time today to brew. Today we will be brewing up a batch of Sticky Porcupine, a honey molasses porter, for Porc Fest 2012. Will try to take few pictures along the way.
by XaqFixx
February 18, 2012 in Beer, Brewing, FAIL, gadgets and gear
Today was supposed to be the brew day at the Fixx Brewery for the 2012 Sticky Porcupine, but we ran into problems. Xaq Fixx, the resident brewmaster has a day job and his company recently launched a new website, this has meant 10 days in a row pulling 16 hour days and it has finally caught up with him. He went to bed around 4AM last night and slept until noon. Not enough time to sanitize the brewery and the equipment, brew, chill, and start fermienting a batch beofe getting back to work for another long night. Hopefully Sunday will be brew day.
In the few hours Xaq has to kill before working he decided to clean the brewery, workshop, and give the kitchen a surgical scrub. When starting on the core of the brewery, pictured above, he discovered that after breaking his thermometer cleaning up on the last brew day he forgot to replace it on the last trip to the LHBS and must order another one. Hopefully a well sanitized digital probe thermometer will work when checking the specific gravity, as the candy thermometer, which works well in the kettle will not fit in the test jar.
Stay Tuned!!
by XaqFixx
February 13, 2012 in Beer, Brewing, Drinking, Site News
For the third year in a row Sticky Porcupine will be available at Porc Fest. This is the same recipe I use every year, and as per the tradition, I am only doing one small batch. If you are interested in reserving a bottle contact Xaq by contact form, e-mail or on Facebook with “Sticky Porcupine” – last year all bottles were reserved in less than a week. This year promises a bigger even and an equally small batch – so act while you still can.
by XaqFixx
February 13, 2012 in Beer, Drinking, review
The bottle art was a la carnival and the text from the back of the bottle was excellent.
Arise & take possession of this bewitching offering of the season. Crafted to lure your spirit’s deepest rapture. Conjured to exercise the grim horrors of the armies of soulless drafts everywhere. ABV 6.66%
Occasionally the beer and wine store near our places has good beers on sale when the season’s styles change. About a week ago Garland and I picked up a 4 pack of Coney Island Freaktoberfest by Shmaltz Brewing Company .
It is a novelty beer, to be sure, but still pretty tasty. While meant as a halloween beer with 6 malts (Canadian 2 Row, Munich, Rye, Wheat, Dark Crystal and Caramunich 40), 6 varieties of hops (Warrior, Centennial, Crystal, Fuggle, Northern Brewer and Willamette) and an ABV of 6.66% it makes a good choice for Valentines Day as well because of it’s blood red hue.
If looking for a special touch for your date night and perhaps to save a few bucks, try to hunt down a bottle of this hoppy lager. If you can’t find it this year, plan a trip to Coney Island for the Freaktoberfest Festival and enjoy it with a big helping live music, side show freaks, and you favorite fiends.
by XaqFixx
February 12, 2012 in Uncategorized
Over on their brew blog Mute Dog Fermenting (The Rea Milwaukee Brewers) shares their experience useing a batch of cherries for 3 brews: a wine, a melomel (mead with fruit) and finally a beer. You can also follow them on Facebook.
by XaqFixx
February 8, 2012 in Beer, politics
Agorists, libertarians, activists, and DIYers Kevin Sanchez and Garret Fox discuss the philosophy of liberty, how they got into activism, DIY 3d Printers, and of course, Fixx Brewing. Listen or download the episode now.
by XaqFixx
February 6, 2012 in FAIL, politics
The Victory Brewing Company got quite the surprise when the saw the logo for the new NBC show, The Voice. This isn’t the first time NBC has gotten in trouble for IP infringement either. But don’t stream their stuff illegally, or hope for new stuff to be available easily and legally.
by XaqFixx
February 3, 2012 in Beer, Brewing, Site News
Are you a brewer even thinking about attending the Free State Project’s Porc Fest this summer? Are you interested in Agorism? If you answered yes (or maybe) to both of those question then come join the Porc Fest 2012 Homebrew Planning Group on XaqFixx.com where we are working on the Homebrew Pavilion. Last year was an overwhelmingly huge success for Fixx Brewing, we kept running out of beer, so this year we are hoping to share the experience and better meet demand with the help of people like you while exposing fellow liberty lovers to high quality hand brewed beer.
Porc Fest brings over 1000 liberty lovers together in beautiful Lancaster, NH to meet with like minded people, practice counter economics, hear great speakers, explore alternative currencies and generally have a great time. It is a project to show off the New Hampshire and the Free State Project to perspective movers and supporters as well as unite activist from all over the state.
by XaqFixx
February 2, 2012 in Beer, Brewing, How To, video
Care of the Big LIttle Guys at Boston Beer Company (Sam Adams) come a great video explaining the chemistry behind a 4 vessel brewery. Their brew master, featured in this video has gone on to launch his own brewery, Revolver Brewing, in TX.
by XaqFixx
February 1, 2012 in Beer, Brewing, Drinking, gadgets and gear, How To
This nifty little six pack holder can be bought from the designer on Etsy for $30 – but because he is awesome he has also shared the designs for free on Thingiverse so those with access to a Laser Cutter, CNC Machine. or a -decidely low tech - scroll saw (currently my only easy option) can make their own.
Although I have only seen wooden versions, I would love for those with access to the tech to modify the plans to work in acrylic or metal – maybe even grown to handle 6 growlers!
XaqFixx wrote a new post, Gluten Fr33 Anti-Imperial IPA, on the site Fixx Brewing 2 weeks, 1 day ago
XaqFixx wrote a new post, Amazing DIY Party Keg Dispenser, on the site Fixx Brewing 3 weeks, 4 days ago
I had a arty keg of Warsteiner this weekend and had carbonation and head issues through out, if I had followed SiouxerBrewer’s instructions and built this dispenser I would have been good to go.
XaqFixx wrote a new post, Happy Tax Day, on the site Fixx Brewing 1 month ago
A Public service announcement from Fr33 Agents, and a little dubstep to go with it.
XaqFixx wrote a new post, Sam Adam’s Homebrew Contest, on the site Fixx Brewing 1 month ago
Whether you want to drink lat year’s winners or enter a few of your own now is the time to check out this press release for details on the 2012 Boston Brewing Company Longshot American Homebrew Contest.
XaqFixx wrote a new post, Nice Addition to Any Home, on the site Fixx Brewing 1 month ago
I want to live off the grid in the wilds on NH, I also want someplace to lager my beers and store large amounts of other people’s beer. This will be an ideal addition to my compound, and for just $8000 it can […]
XaqFixx wrote a new post, AZ Wilderness Brewery Gets Kickstarted, on the site Fixx Brewing 1 month ago
XaqFixx wrote a new post, How Beer Created Belgium, on the site Fixx Brewing 1 month, 1 week ago
The American Associtation of Wine Association has published another brilliant working paper titled “War, Taxes, and Borders: How Beer Created Belgium” (PDF Link). I thank the authors for tying the things […]
XaqFixx wrote a new post, A Response To BI-LO Policy, on the site Fixx Brewing 1 month, 1 week ago
XaqFixx wrote a new post, Bi-Lo Grocery Chain Responds, on the site Fixx Brewing 1 month, 2 weeks ago
This is a update to my March 29, 2012 post “An Open Letter to Bi-Lo Grocery Chain on Firearms Policy and Notification” – there is some good news and and bad news. On the positive side […]
XaqFixx wrote a new post, New Job for Xaq Fixx!!, on the site Fixx Brewing 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Hey Everyone,
I am really excited to announce my new job. I have known for a few months but wanted to wait to share the great news until I it was official and nothing could screw it up, but as I start tomorrow […]
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