Automated countertop brewers aren't just for IPAs and Lagers. In this episode, we check in on our 2.6-gallon Lawnmower Lager in the BrewArt BeerDroid and a 1-gallon Hard Tea experiment in the iGulu (featuring 15-year-old yeast!). Then, we break down all the non-traditional draft drinks you can brew on your kitchen counter—from hard tea and cider to kombucha and session meads.

Key Takeaways & Timestamps

• – Countertop Check-In: Day 8 of Lawnmower Lager in the BeerDroid & Day 2 of Hard Tea in the iGulu.
• – The Misconception: Why your automated brewer is a precision tool for more than just beer.
• – The Non-Beer Menu:
• Draft Hard Teas: Simple sugar/tea bases fermented clean.
• Craft Ciders: Temperature-controlled juice ferments without sulfur off-flavors.
• Kombucha & Hard Booch: Precise temp holds for ideal fermentation.
• Session Meads (Hydromels): Quick 10-day honey brews.
• – Why Precision Temp Control Matters: How automated appliances prevent off-flavors.

Featured Hardware & Brews

• BrewArt BeerDroid (Lawnmower Lager Kit)
• iGulu Automated Brewer (1-Gallon Hard Tea)

Connect With the Community

• Facebook Page: The Countertop Brewer — Follow along to see how the Lawnmower Lager and Hard Tea turn out!