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(Zom)Beer!
17 years ago
I've been developing different styles of homebrew, and came up with the greatest set of names EVAR. On the plus, the beer so far has been pretty good too!
The hardest part has been getting the right labels for it. I've got a few ideas, but so far haven't heard anything back from the few people I've approached. So if you actually read these things that I post, and if you think you've got it in you, feel free to design some label artwork! I do propose some sort of compensation, and without being too specific let's just say that while one cannot legally sell homebrew, sending it along to someone for 'taste-testing' is A-OK.
The main thing I really want are labels for the main types I already have recipes for and/or are developing right now. As you might have guessed from the title, the 'brand' is Zombeer, and human zombies are requisite. Here's what I have I have in the immediate pipeline, although I do have other types already named.
Zombeer - the 'basic' line. Aiming to have a nice, hoppy (possibly oatmeal) stout with a moderate amount of residual malt sweetness. Probably along the lines of an Imperial Stout like Old Engine Oil or Mephistopheles. Still developing the recipe, but aiming for 7-10% ABV. As for label, a nice menacing group of zombies is really all that's needed. Or a zombie bartender pouring a beer and totally missing the glass, for the more whimsical. The latter, on reflection, is probably the better idea.
Zombeer: Raisin' the Dead - pale ale made with raisins (of course), with a bit of cinnamon and cardamom dropped in for a little hint of extra refreshment. Can't really tell they're there until pointed out. Very nice, with just a touch of hop. Recipe essentially finalized at 4.5% ABV. Need a label with a zombie clawing its way out from under a gravestone, ideally with an occult book of some sort in front. Dribbly candles optional.
Zombeer: Honey..? - hybrid 'mead' ale, to have about half of the malt replaced with honey. Probably something of an amber style, once I get to it, so that the malt character isn't overpowered. Light on hop flavor and bitterness, too, for the same reason. Likely to have 6-8% ABV if all goes well. This label aims to be my FAVORITE. A man in the distance down a hallway, mouth to hand and clearly calling out. Facing us, around the corner: a recently turned female zombie. Possibly, she is next to a side table on which is a photo of her living self and the man.
As I said, I have other styles in the works, but none of them have really reached the 'development' phase yet.
The hardest part has been getting the right labels for it. I've got a few ideas, but so far haven't heard anything back from the few people I've approached. So if you actually read these things that I post, and if you think you've got it in you, feel free to design some label artwork! I do propose some sort of compensation, and without being too specific let's just say that while one cannot legally sell homebrew, sending it along to someone for 'taste-testing' is A-OK.
The main thing I really want are labels for the main types I already have recipes for and/or are developing right now. As you might have guessed from the title, the 'brand' is Zombeer, and human zombies are requisite. Here's what I have I have in the immediate pipeline, although I do have other types already named.
Zombeer - the 'basic' line. Aiming to have a nice, hoppy (possibly oatmeal) stout with a moderate amount of residual malt sweetness. Probably along the lines of an Imperial Stout like Old Engine Oil or Mephistopheles. Still developing the recipe, but aiming for 7-10% ABV. As for label, a nice menacing group of zombies is really all that's needed. Or a zombie bartender pouring a beer and totally missing the glass, for the more whimsical. The latter, on reflection, is probably the better idea.
Zombeer: Raisin' the Dead - pale ale made with raisins (of course), with a bit of cinnamon and cardamom dropped in for a little hint of extra refreshment. Can't really tell they're there until pointed out. Very nice, with just a touch of hop. Recipe essentially finalized at 4.5% ABV. Need a label with a zombie clawing its way out from under a gravestone, ideally with an occult book of some sort in front. Dribbly candles optional.
Zombeer: Honey..? - hybrid 'mead' ale, to have about half of the malt replaced with honey. Probably something of an amber style, once I get to it, so that the malt character isn't overpowered. Light on hop flavor and bitterness, too, for the same reason. Likely to have 6-8% ABV if all goes well. This label aims to be my FAVORITE. A man in the distance down a hallway, mouth to hand and clearly calling out. Facing us, around the corner: a recently turned female zombie. Possibly, she is next to a side table on which is a photo of her living self and the man.
As I said, I have other styles in the works, but none of them have really reached the 'development' phase yet.
