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Priest Brews in Washing Machine

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the dirty-vestments dept.

An anonymous writer sends in this story about a priest who has made a brewery out of his washing machine. See his website for recipes and pictures.

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  1. Clennanliness is next to drunkneness by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    *hic* Or, something liek taht.

  2. I'll have mine... by Black+Parrot · · Score: 5, Funny

    ...agitated, not spun.

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  3. My Sig. by DeadBugs · · Score: 5, Funny

    Now maybe my Sig. will have more meaning.

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  4. funny title by Digypro · · Score: 5, Funny

    Ever heard the one about the Priest, the Brewery, and the Washing machine? .....me either

  5. Can you get these in the US? by CaptainCarrot · · Score: 5, Interesting
    American washing machines generally expect to have hot water supplied to them. If I understand this guy's process correctly -- and I might not; I don't read German -- the machine here maintains its own temperature settings. Does anyone sell a machine like this here?

    This must be a wonderful story. It's been up for several minutes now, with nary a First Post to be seen. I guess even the trolls love a good beer story.

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    And the brethren went away edified.
  6. It's like college, only with religion too! by dWhisper · · Score: 5, Funny

    This man is my new official hero. I'd just hope that the beer wouldn't get a soapy aftertaste.

    However, it might be nice to drink and leave my breath with that Mountain-Fresh straight off the line feeling

  7. Re:Changes the meaning of the saying... by hdparm · · Score: 5, Funny

    Who cares! This guy has released the source code for his brewing program! If his beer is free, as well, I think we've got a great candidate for new Saint IGNUcius.

  8. Washing Machine by ctar · · Score: 5, Insightful

    I am a homebrewer, and I don't really understand what part of brewing a washing machine can come into play. The english article mentions temperature control, but I can't imagine how a washing machine could do the type of temperature control needed for making beer. During the mash (early stage) you need to keep a high temperature (around 150F) for at least 4 or 5 hours. But the water can't change. Its part of what will become beer!

    During fermentation of lagers (which he is probably brewing if he is German, and if he is brewing the beers linked on his page) you need to keep a constant LOW temperature (around 40F?) for weeks. Again, I don't understand how a washing machine could help accomplish this...(unless he has a 2nd container inside the wash tub, and circulates consistently cold water around it?)

    The great thing about brewing beer is you don't really need any mechanical machines. Its more about temperature control and keeping everything sanitary.