[TheForge] New way to make beer

[Rob Fertner]

I know some blacksmiths like to also do some brewing. Here is a story about
altering a device to another purpose, that of making beer...
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BERLIN (Reuters) - A German priest has developed a novel way to brew beer --
in a washing machine.
Michael Fey, 45, a Catholic priest from the western city of Duisburg, came
up with the idea of converting his 35-year-old toploader to provide beer
more cheaply for youth outings he organizes.
"All I needed was something that could be used to heat and stir the mix --
so why not a washing machine?" said Fey, who now uses another machine for
his clothes.
His machine brews 40 pints of beer in 10 hours.
Fey said his unorthodox brewing method has made him consider experimenting
with new flavors: "I recently read about some American beer made with
chilies. Now that could be interesting."
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I've heard of dryers being made into tumblers, now washing machines are
making beer.
I can hear blacksmiths telling their wives,"Honey, How would you like a new
washer and dryer? I'll just haul the old ones out to the shop. I suppose
I'll find a use for them." ;-)
To Your Health,
Rob