It’s nearly summer, so we at Noble Brewer would like to take the opportunity to offer you a special summer activity that involves making beer and beer-infused soap!
INTRODUCTION TO MAKING BEER AND SOAP
At Handbrewed Soaps, we believe that brewing beer and soap are both a science and an art. Just like a science experiment, you must follow some basic rules in order to produce the desired outcome or product—in our case, beer and soap. And, as with art, individual interpretation, experimentation, and improvisation are encouraged and expected. While many brewers feel that they have found the “best way” to brew beer, there are so many variables in the brewing process, that there’s a good chance that a homebrewer in your own neighborhood is doing something radically different or just subtly unique enough that you could apply to your own brewing process to make more interesting or flavorful beers… and soaps! At Handbrewed Soaps, we have developed our own unique style of brewing and soap-making by reading, researching, and hanging out with fellow homebrewers and soapmakers. We hope that you enjoy the methods, tips, and tricks that we use in our brewing and soapmaking process!
If you are new to brewing beer or soap, and want to learn more about the basics of either (or both!), we highly recommend How to Brew by John Palmer and The Soapmaker’s Companion by Susan Miller Cavitch. Of course there are hundreds, if not thousands, of resources online to help you get started and support you every step along the way. Below is an overview of how Brew Master Eric Swihart brews the beer, and how Soap Lady Alyson Swihart transforms the beer into soap. Don’t worry, we don’t use all of the beer to make soap — we drink a lot of it too!!! … CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL STORY AT MAKEZINE
