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The Rule of Thumb

Posted on February 1, 2012 by Kris

Before thermometers were invented, winemakers and brewers would dip a thumb or finger into the liquid to determine the ideal temperature, either too hot or too cold, for adding yeast. That is supposedly where we get the phrase "rule of … Continue reading →

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