Priest’s beer brewing method has everyone in a spin

A GERMAN priest has developed a novel way to brew beer — in a washing machine.

Priest’s beer brewing method has everyone in a spin

Michael Fey, 45, a Catholic priest from the western city of Duisburg, came up with the idea of converting his 35-year-old toploader to provide beer more cheaply for youth outings he organises.

"All I needed was something that could be used to heat and stir the mix so why not a washing machine?" said Fey, who now uses another machine for his clothes. His machine brews 40 pints of beer in 10 hours.

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