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Profile: David "Small Farm Brewing" T.
Hailing from Broken Arrow, OK, David T., the friendly brewmaster behind Small Farm Brewing, champions quality craft beer. With an arsenal of high-grade brewing equipment, including CF10 conicals, a 20-gallon tri-clamp kettle, and assorted accessories, his setup is a testament to his passion for the unique brewing art. He's a loyal member of the Fellowship of Oklahoma Alemakers, a community that shares his dedication and thirst for extraordinary homebrews (https://alemakers.org/ and https://www.facebook.com/FOAMClub/).
With four years under his belt, this electric BIAB brewing prodigy has become an expert, honing his skills in German lagers, while constantly chasing the perfect brew. Homebrewing, as David sees it, is like choosing a favorite child—it's an ever-evolving journey.
His homebrewing voyage commenced unexpectedly when a college-going friend handed over aaged homebrewing gear, even though some pieces were beyond repair. David sourced missing equipment from High Gravity, his local homebrew supply store, which set him on the path to becoming an unquenchable beer enthusiast. Delighted with his initial extract batches, he embarked on an adventurous series of improvements, from brew-in-a-bag to cooler-based systems, 3 vessel eRIMS, and ultimately settling on his preferred eRIMS brew-in-a-bag set-up.
David strongly recommends joining a homebrew club for newcomers. His core knowledge came from experienced brewhounds in his very own club, with numerous mentors imparting wisdom and brewing tricks he found invaluable. Learning about water chemistry, fermentation, and focusing on the entire brewing process from start to finish are essential for aspiring homebrewers.
Topping his recommended reads are "Yeast: The Practical Guide to Fermentation" and "Water: A Comprehensive guide for Brewers," books known to significantly elevate a homebrewer's craft. Less emphasis should be placed on wort production during the hot side, David insists. Instead, key factors lie in fermentation, like adjusting pitching rates and temperature control, which significantly affect the beer's final flavor.
Always striving to improve his techniques, David emphasizes the importance of maintaining low oxygen levels in beer post-fermentation. This improvement is evident in his award-winning IPAs and light lagers, preserving the vibrant hop character and fresh grainy flavor from pilsner malt.
David's transformed brewing setup, incorporating conicals, has contributed immensely to his beer's quality. These wonderworks keep oxygen ingress minimal once the wort enters the fermenter and make it easy to harvest and reuse clean yeast.
Around a year ago, David started harvesting yeast for his lagers, driven by curiosity and the desire to elevate his beer's quality even further. Cold crashing the beer for several days, racking it to kegs, and collecting remaining yeast slurry has yielded the best results.
In the ever-evolving tapestry of homebrewing, David T. of Small Farm Brewing continues to refine and push the boundaries of what's possible. His journey reminds us that mastery comes with patience, passion, and an unyielding dedication to the craft. Keep tasting, learning, and brewing—after all, improvement is fostered with every pour!
In his pursuit of exceptional homebrews, David T., also known as Small Farm Brewing, not only adopts homebrewing as a lifestyle but also explores it in connection with other interests, such as fashion-and-beauty and home-and-garden. His dedication to the unique art of brewing can be likened to a designer's approach to a piece of clothing or a gardener's meticulous care for plants, as each aspect requires precision, patience, and a relentless pursuit of perfection.
David T.'s journey in homebrewing, with its unexpected beginnings and ongoing improvements, mirrors the evolution of trends in various sectors, including lifestyle, fashion, and home décor. Just as designers reinvent styles and gardeners experiment with new plant varieties, David constantly tries new techniques and refines his brewing processes to create the perfect beer.
