Stien Beer (Stone Beer) at Pennsic (aka Stien Beer 2: The Sequel)

So after our last attempt at stone beer brewing was rather mediocre, I decided to give it one more shot in an environment that truly contributed to the format.  Yes, I decided to do a whole grain brewing class at Pennsic War 42 (Don't Panic). First we (read that as "my wife") decided the recipe …

Stein Beer (Hot Rock Beer)

So this past weekend I started making a stein beer based off information I got both from medieval brewing texts and a recent article in "Brew your Own" Magazine. http://byo.com/stories/beer-styles/item/857-hot-rocks-making-a-stein-beer I've also been fortunate enough to find some videos both professional and homemade on the subject. The concept is to get the rocks hot enough …