| Although they only opened their doors about a year ago, Handyman are already well established (and much loved) on the Liverpool beer scene. Brewing out of an old hardware shop on Smithdown Road, Handyman has a bit more of something about it, more than your average brewery or bar. |  |
They regularly host and get involved with events in the local community (Smithdown Road festival, craft fairs, etc) and are often giving local artists opportunities to show people what they have to offer.
For Beer Collective member Andy, this Liverpool Beer Week colab encapsulates the ethos of what Handyman is about. The Liverpool Homebrew Club (LHBC) were invited to the Handyman to host one of their monthly meetings, this time with a special IPA competition. There were around 20 submissions with all the beers being blind tasted and judged by homebrew club members and local brewers from the likes of Mad Hatter. The winner of that competition would get the opportunity to brew their beer at Handyman. Fortunately (and unusually) for Andy, his recipe came out on top.
Andy met with Ken, Pete (LHBC members) and brewer Colin Stronge on yet another stifling Sunday morning. Colin (formerly of Buxton Brewery and now at Northern Monk and Handyman) has a sterling reputation for knowing how to make a good beer and Andy really couldn't wait to get started; a massive opportunity to nerd-out, ask questions and learn.
For Beer Collective member Andy, this Liverpool Beer Week colab encapsulates the ethos of what Handyman is about. The Liverpool Homebrew Club (LHBC) were invited to the Handyman to host one of their monthly meetings, this time with a special IPA competition. There were around 20 submissions with all the beers being blind tasted and judged by homebrew club members and local brewers from the likes of Mad Hatter. The winner of that competition would get the opportunity to brew their beer at Handyman. Fortunately (and unusually) for Andy, his recipe came out on top.
Andy met with Ken, Pete (LHBC members) and brewer Colin Stronge on yet another stifling Sunday morning. Colin (formerly of Buxton Brewery and now at Northern Monk and Handyman) has a sterling reputation for knowing how to make a good beer and Andy really couldn't wait to get started; a massive opportunity to nerd-out, ask questions and learn.
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The brewery at Handyman is not in your typical setting. Elevated in the centre of the premises above the bar, almost as if on stilts, the ‘nano’ brewery is a relatively small space.
We started the day by running through the recipe which was kept was true to the original and simply scaled up. We planned to make a New England IPA with mega juicy tropical flavours of pineapple, mango and grapefruit. When the boil ended we cooled the beer to 80c and started a whirlpool adding generous amounts of Citra, El Dorado and Denali before finally transferring to the fermenter. The smell from hops was fantastic.
Many thanks to the Liverpool Homebrewers, Colin, Suzie, Andy and everyone else at Handyman for making this happen.
The Handyman Brewery and the Liverpool Homebrew Club give to you a big and juicy, hop-forward NEIPA; Handyman x Liverpool Homebrew Club NEIPA
[If you wish to place an order for this collaboration brew, please contact
admin@handymansupermarket.co.uk - supplies are very limited]
We started the day by running through the recipe which was kept was true to the original and simply scaled up. We planned to make a New England IPA with mega juicy tropical flavours of pineapple, mango and grapefruit. When the boil ended we cooled the beer to 80c and started a whirlpool adding generous amounts of Citra, El Dorado and Denali before finally transferring to the fermenter. The smell from hops was fantastic.
Many thanks to the Liverpool Homebrewers, Colin, Suzie, Andy and everyone else at Handyman for making this happen.
The Handyman Brewery and the Liverpool Homebrew Club give to you a big and juicy, hop-forward NEIPA; Handyman x Liverpool Homebrew Club NEIPA
[If you wish to place an order for this collaboration brew, please contact
admin@handymansupermarket.co.uk - supplies are very limited]
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