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Notebook

Notebook

A chronological list of notebook entries across all active benches.

Brewology
June 2026

St Austell BIG JOB

Tasting notes
St Austell Brewery, rooted in Cornwall since 1851, presents Big Job as a 7.2% Double IPA built around Maris Otter malt and a serious charge of Centennial, Citra and Cascade. I tasted it from […]
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Abstract Pre-gelatinised flaked cereals are frequently used as purposeful formulation tools rather than simple extract extenders, yet their effects are often presented ingredient-by-ingredient rather than through shared mechanisms. This short communication synthesises brewing literature […]
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Brewology
April 2026

Tarandrus 9 (v2)

A Rochefort-type beer made for Tarandrus
Tarandrus – Unveil the Mystery, Savour the Warmth. It began with a whisper, a subtle yet irresistible call from the shadows of tradition and craft, beckoning during the long, cold embrace of winter. From […]
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Brewology
March 2026

Carniflex TIPA

Tasting notes
Carniflex from APEX is an excellent beer for those who enjoy hops in full voice. It opens with a generous wave of tropical fruit and bright citrus on the nose, then follows through with […]
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Ink Laboratorium
January 2026

Experimentations #003.

British (R) green ink
Context I take most of my notes using either black (Aurora Black) or blue (Science Blue, own formulation) and it was time to try something new that could be used as a daily writer […]
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Brewology
December 2025

Future Baker

Tasting notes
Future Baker, the Triple New England / Hazy IPA from Fermenterarna, was simply divine. I had the pleasure of drinking it in a small pub in Karlskoga, Sweden, in December 2025, and it was […]
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