Crafted with Passion.
Engineered for Innovation.
Welcome to Lapdog Brewery! We blend the art of craft beer recipe creation with custom hardware design, DIY controllers, and homebrewing tools.
About Lapdog Brewery
Lapdog Brewery is a micro craft setup born out of a passion for great beer and hands-on innovation. Led by a Brewmaster who loves to invent, we don’t just create unique, balanced beer recipes; we design and build custom tools, automation equipment, and hardware to elevate the entire brewing process.
Whether you are taking your first steps into homebrewing or dialing in a commercial-grade setup, you’ll find custom recipes, open DIY project guides, and practical insights here to keep you moving along your homebrewing path.
The Vision
Combining traditional brewing craftsmanship with modern maker tinkering to simplify complex brewing steps for everyone.
What’s Next?
Stay tuned for the launch of our digital shop featuring physical component kits, PCB controllers, and downloadable CAD plans.
Recipes & DIY Projects
Filter through our latest experimental brews, hardware builds, and brewing guides.
Recipe • IPA
Barking Hop IPA
A citrus-forward West Coast IPA loaded with Mosaic, Citra, and Centennial hops. Crisp finish with balanced bitterness.
DIY Hardware
Smart Fermentation Temp Controller
Dual-relay temperature controller box with SSR triggers, OLED display screen, and web interface monitoring.
Recipe • Stout
Tail-Wagger Oatmeal Stout
Rich, velvety stout brewed with flaked oats, roasted barley, and cold-brew coffee. Full-bodied with creamy head retention.
DIY Lab Gear
Magnetic Yeast Stir Plate
Custom built magnetic stir plate using a 120mm PC fan, N42 neodymium magnets, and a PWM speed controller circuit.
Plumbing & Rigs
Compact Stainless RIMS Tube
Inline Recirculating Infusion Mash System (RIMS) design built with 1.5 inch Tri-Clamp stainless fittings and low watt density elements.
Recipe • Wheat
Golden Paws Summer Wheat
Refreshingly smooth Bavarian-style Hefeweizen with natural notes of banana, clove, and sweet malt backbone.
Lapdog Brewery Gallery
A glimpse inside the brewhouse, workshop test benches, and fresh tap handles.
DIY Hardware Components, Schematics & Brewing Supplies
We are currently preparing an online shop to offer pre-assembled controller kits, custom PCB boards, downloadable CAD/3D print plans, and selected specialty brewing ingredients directly to homebrewers.
Get Notified First
Be the first to get access to project plans and component drops.