Ben's Beer Blog

Yes, the first recipe on the beer blog isn’t actually beer. I’m starting with mead for two reasons. First, my cousin requested it and if I brew it now it can be ready for our family’s Thanksgiving dinner. Second is it’s relatively simple, even compared to all-extract beer recipes. Boil...

Hello and welcome to Ben’s Beer Blog! I’m Ben, a software engineer, musician, and avid homebrewer living in Somerville, Massachusetts. I’ve been brewing different styles of ales for over five years. After receiving a make-your-own beer kit as a gift, I dove right into homebrewing and haven’t looked back. I’ve...