Sheppy's Blog

Every year, (since way back in 2009 when I started home-brewing) SheppyBrew brewery brews an X-Mas Ale. Every year (since way back in 2009 w...

SheppyBrew Brewery currently has more beers kegged and "on tap" than it usually has. I actually have four beers kegged, carbonated...

I got another email from the Contact Me form on this blog. I've been a little more selective about what I share from those emails. It ...

I like this guy. His songs amuse me. Note ... these videos contain Crude Language. If you are sensitive to such things, do not watch them....

My father-in-law is a full-blooded Mexican, and gave my mother-in-law the nickname "Huera", which is apparently Mexican slang fo...

November had its page-view ups and downs but for the most part was pretty strong throughout. It did manage to beat October fairly easily. ...

Did y'all have a fabulously wonderful Thanksgiving? I hope so. Here are some "Motivational" posters that might put a little ...

A couple weeks ago , I mentioned that I stopped by a tiny little brewery called Saint Patrick's Brewing Company . I do not think I ment...

It has only been about a month since I've done a report on my untappd badges, and I already have enough new ones that it is time to do a...

I brewed Eric's Irish Red on Sunday. With all the attention I've been paying to new styles (see BJCP goal ), I have really not brew...

Every once and awhile I'll come across on of those "(De) Motivational Posters" on the internet that amuse me. If you follow th...

On my way home from work yesterday, I decided to stop by a tiny little brewery called Saint Patrick's Brewing Company . You may rememb...

Until about mid-week I was not planning on brewing today. Between it being the end of Daylight Savings time (giving me an extra brewing hour...

I have not done a post for " The Session " (aka Beer Blogging Friday) since May . Not sure why. Just have not been into it. I ...

October had a very strong mid-month. Thank you #GABF . For awhile it looked like it would blow away August , but it was a very lack-luster e...

My boys and I made big soft pretzels Sunday. They turned out awesome. They are a little different than your typical soft pretzel in that t...

Have you been watching Brew Dogs ? I have, and I really enjoy the show. The fact that I like it means it probably will not last very long,...

I brewed Sunday. Before the weekend, I actually had not been planning on brewing. However, a s I mentioned ,  I killed the keg of She Who ...

Last night, I killed the keg of She Who Must Be Obeyed Wheat . It sort of surprised me as it didn't seem that it had been around very ...

As you may know if you've been following this blog long enough, I've been reporting on the untappd badges I earn. I can't imagin...