Individual Identified: Aaron R.
In the heart of Williston, Vermont, Aaron R. has been honing his craft in the art of homebrewing for the past five years. With a passion for blending creativity with science, and a touch of the taboo, Aaron R. has made a name for himself in the local homebrewing community.
Aaron R.'s brewing journey began with a 10-gallon Spike kettle, which has since expanded to a 30-gallon kettle, complete with various kettle accessories. His setup follows the Mega BIAB (large batch Brew in a Bag) method, a popular choice among homebrewers for its simplicity and efficiency.
One of Aaron R.'s most notable projects involves brewing a golden sour wort in his garage during the cold winter months. The initial result was a beer with DMS flavors, a common issue when brewing in cold conditions. However, after aging the beer in a barrel with a large mix of microbes for a year, it is now shaping up to be a fantastic sour beer.
Aaron R. is a member of the Green Mountain Mashers homebrew club and advises new brewers to start small, build a foundation of knowledge and experience, and add temperature control to their setup as soon as possible. He emphasizes the significant impact a fermentation chamber with full temperature control has had on his brewing.
Aaron R.'s favourite beer to drink is mixed fermentation, barrel-aged, and fruit beers, often combined. His website, Ritchiebrewing.com, offers insights into his brewing process and shares his love for these complex and flavourful brews.
Looking to the future, Aaron R.'s wish list includes a 1BBL Spike conical, a step up from his current equipment that would allow him to scale up his brewing projects. Despite his success, Aaron R. remains humble and dedicated to his craft, always striving to improve and innovate in the world of homebrewing.
Aaron R.'s passion for homebrewing extends beyond the food-and-drink realm, as his lifestyle also incorporates cooking and exploring various recipes to pair with his brews. His home-and-garden, specifically his garage, serves as a laboratory for experimentation, where he brews unique and ambitious projects like the golden sour wort. A member of the Green Mountain Mashers homebrew club, he shares his knowledge and experiences with others, advocating for a careful and methodical approach to brewing, including the addition of temperature control. As his craft continues to evolve, so does his equipment wish list, with aspirations to scale up his brewing with a 1BBL Spike conical.
