I haven’t brewed anything in ages. The year so far has flown by, and it’s almost time to start planning my Christmas brews again!

So, what do I have planned? Well, a chocolate stout would be good (hopefully with a better head this time round), as would some more of that delicious pilsner. But I’ve also been thinking of using twigs from pine trees as an ingredient in a beer. I’ve seen them being used in festive hot drinks before, so why not try them in a brew? Even if I don’t do a beer with them, maybe a wine? What about a white “mulled” wine using pine?

I shall ponder further.

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