Cranky Boy's Brew Works

06/07/2026

So, the concord grape wine didn’t make it to bottling. Was a sad day to pour it down the drain. On to the next batch.

04/09/2026

Had to improvise. Didn’t give myself enough head space in the buckets. Another learning experience.

04/06/2026

Concord Grape Wine and an Apple / Pear Cider in primary, side by side.

🎼 Let me tell you 'bout my best friend. 🎼

03/14/2026

Enjoyed visiting this place.

03/13/2026

03/07/2026

It was bottling day at Cranky Boy’s.

02/27/2026

Bottled the Yuzu this afternoon. Now we wait..

02/19/2026

As the H.M.F.I.C. here at Cranky Boy's Brew Works, I am about to call "uncle" on the original Yuzu recipe. The acidic nature of this brew, will not allow the TF-6 yeast to colonize during primary fermentation. Not that I didn't try to resuscitate the process by adding more yeast and nutrients. No fermentation means no "buzzy buzz." (ethyl alcohol)

As this is a lesson learned, I will rewrite the recipe and start again with a new batch next week. Opting for a serious look at second fermentation for flavoring.

For those of you who are excited to try this beverage, you will just have to wait a little bit longer.

Great Oogly-boogly.

02/13/2026

Brew 26-003:

Yuzu flavored hard cider.