# Michael Tonsmeire - **Website:** - **Primary alias:** `themadfermentationist.com` ## Description The Mad Fermentationist is a renowned homebrewing blog based in Columbia, MD, dedicated to the art and science of brewing American sour beers. This platform offers a wealth of resources for both novice and experienced brewers, featuring insightful articles on topics such as blending sour beers, fermentation processes, and water treatment. The blog showcases a range of recipes, focusing on unique styles like barrel-aged sours, Berliner Weisse, and innovative IPAs. As part of their offerings, readers can join the Sapwood Cellars Shipping Club, which provides access to biannual curated selections of sour beers, ensuring a taste of the collaboration and experimentation that epitomizes craft brewing. The Mad Fermentationist also shares detailed insights into brewing techniques, emphasizing malting, hopping rates, and barrel use to inspire homebrewers to enhance their craft. Engaging with this blog not only enriches the brewing experience but also fosters a vibrant community of enthusiasts exploring the complexities of sour beer. ## Industries - 🍔 Food and Drink - 🍔 Beverages _(under Food and Drink)_ ## Links - [twitter](https://twitter.com/MadFermentation) ## Logos & icons - logo _(primary)_ — PNG — [download](https://cdn.brandfetch.io/idncIlqP3_/w/200/h/201/theme/light/logo.png?c=1bxid64Mup7aczewSAYMX&t=1780457726487) - icon _(primary)_ — JPEG — [download](https://cdn.brandfetch.io/idncIlqP3_/w/400/h/400/theme/dark/icon.jpeg?c=1bxid64Mup7aczewSAYMX&t=1780457726597) ## Colors | Name | Hex | Theme | | --- | --- | --- | | Tree Poppy | #f8931f | accent | | Carnaby Tan | #612e02 | dark | | Silver | #cccccc | light | ## Imagery - banner _(primary)_ — JPEG — [download](https://cdn.brandfetch.io/idncIlqP3_/w/1500/h/500/idF0EGpZL_.jpeg?c=1bxid64Mup7aczewSAYMX&t=1780457726780) --- _Source: _ _See [/llms.txt](/llms.txt) for a full list of agent-readable pages, and [/auth.md](/auth.md) for how agents authenticate._