What is the meaning of life? What is the probability of surviving floating in the cold depths of space? Why can't I just get a decent cup of tea?These are just some of the questions that are answered in Douglas Adams's classic novel "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy"; a book so beloved by the host, he's read it 23 times. This episode looks at the book, and just how exactly did this remarkable book come into existence.Beer: Heart of Gold (Earl Grey Lemon Wheat) - 5 gallonsGrain:7lb 2-Row Malt3lb Wheat Malt(90 min mash & 90 min boil)Hops:1oz Northern Brewer (90 mins)1oz Mt. Hood (15 mins)Boil Adjuncts:1tsp of Irish Moss (15 mins)zest and juice of 1 lemonYeast: California AleSecondary Adjuncts:20x tea bags of your favorite Earl Grey tea (recommendation: Teakoe Elegant Earl Grey https://www.teakoe.com/products/elegant-earl-grey)cut open the bags and put leaves into a hop bag in single container. Cover hop bag with vodka and let soak for a week. When adding to secondary, pour leaves and tincture (vodka tea) into fermentor.  Let sit for a week.Music:ChristieTeknoAxe http://www.teknoaxe.com, and/or the webpage on http://www.teknoaxe.comHappy Strummin by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...) Artist: http://audionautix.com/Divider by Chris Zabriskie is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...) Source: http://chriszabriskie.com/divider/ Artist: http://chriszabriskie.com/(plus an excerpt from original radio show)licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices