The Izzy's blog

For years I have used wood chips and cubes soaked in random sprits and wines. I finally broke down and bought a barrel that I could fill on my own from Woodinville, a nice little 8 gallon Bourbon Whiskey Barrels that just got dumped. I spent the day making a nice stand to place it on top of a cart to move it around.

Anyways, I waited a few weeks to get mine but I just noticed that both Bourbon and Rye 8g Barrels are available again.

http://www.woodinvillewhiskeyco.com/barrels/

I currently am looking for a new brew buddy; my lovely girlfriend suggested borrowing one of her chickens... Your thoughts?

http://blog.mypetchicken.com/2012/03/23/three-ways-chickens-will-improve...

I don't think I would ever do this since I don't eat red meat but I love the idea and use of stuff we homebrewers already have.

http://www.seriouseats.com/2010/04/cook-your-meat-in-a-beer-cooler-the-w...