Home Brewing (Beer. Wine. ETC)

tibal · 10-19-2012, 08:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Mt Tam I am

Years ago in summer, I made hard cider. Juiced apples and bought all the fermenting yeasts, sugar etc. ended up with over 5 gallons of 20% alcohol. The parties, the girls, what great times. It was so sweet tasting that everybody over imbibed.

Then it was all drunk up, and that phase of my life ended.

HAHAH! Just like that came and went like a storm

Hear cider is awesome to make and as you said can get veryyy potent!

tibal · 10-19-2012, 08:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Realale

Ya kegging will make your life and beer so much better. I moved to kegging just before i went all grain. The Joy of Home Brewing is a great book to get you going. If you haven't already been there take a look at Beer Making Kits and Home Brewing Supplies | MoreBeer they have a ton of great stuff. Also check out The Brewing Network.com - Beer radio | The Brewing Network they have a great show.

I am going to look those up now. I like the idea of a home brewing radio network! hahaha

I also joined homebrewtalk.com and am reading up on a lot of cool stuff. Seems like the possibilities are endless!

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Originally Posted by coltrain

I won an "All In One' beer making kit at work lol. Never had the time to invest in making a batch. Although I would love to some day!

I am definitely interested in Craft beers and Home brewing.

Get into it! Another "pricier" hobby haha.

Its really fun, and nothing better than tipping back one you personally made.

Realale · 10-27-2012, 11:30 AM

So how did it come out?

tibal · 10-30-2012, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Realale

So how did it come out?

Awesome! Here is the first IPA that I made. Was able to really enjoy it this past weekend during the storm.

I'm telling you, the head of this beer is comparable if not more than say a Guinness when first poured. Very tasty, but lighter than I would have liked. Almost as if there was too much water used which diluted the flavor a bit. Aside from that, it is as tasty as anything.

tibal · 10-30-2012, 03:02 PM

Also, I bottled my pumpkin brew on Sunday so I'm thinking by next weekend I'm going to crack one open.

Realale · 11-01-2012, 07:22 PM

Nice. A good way to make the hops stand out a bit more is to back off your liquid extract or dry malt extract and sub in corn sugar. The corn sugar will ferment out 100% and leave no flavor. So it will give the beer a lighter body and more pronounced hop character. Just FYI if you want to try it. That's how they make Pliny the Elder and Younger from Russian River.

Your beer looks really good for a first batch. Good job on keeping it clean.

tibal · 11-16-2012, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Realale

Nice. A good way to make the hops stand out a bit more is to back off your liquid extract or dry malt extract and sub in corn sugar. The corn sugar will ferment out 100% and leave no flavor. So it will give the beer a lighter body and more pronounced hop character. Just FYI if you want to try it. That's how they make Pliny the Elder and Younger from Russian River.

Your beer looks really good for a first batch. Good job on keeping it clean.

That is so funny that you say that because I have a buddy who has been brewing for a while now and he mentioned the same thing. I am DEFINITELY going to try subbing some out next time. I feel that over the past weeks it has become tastier and tastier.

He said he used that method recently as he mirrored the 2 White House Recipes. Cant wait to try them, but he said he predicts they will be on a lighter note.

Also, I have been drinking the pumpkin and it came out so great. It made such a difference using the Poland Springs gallon jugs to ensure a proper 5 gallon measurement. Tastes bold, with a hint of pumpkin. And also has quite the kick and after 2 22oz bottles I can even feel the kick on my big and tall frame!

Now comes the time.. Any ideas on what I should brew next??

I would love to get one going within the next few weeks. I probably will pick up two different ones as I now have three carboys and one bucket. I am also trying to decide if I want to try and make one "still using extract" on a whim with random hops etc, or to buy another kit.

I would love to try and IPA again, and am thinking of maybe a Honey Ale or something Christmas'y**.

senseiturtle · 11-16-2012, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by eastwest2300

I wish I could brew Corona Extra, I'd never come out the house.

Buy horse.
Give horse excessive amounts of water.

Wait.

tibal · 11-17-2012, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by senseiturtle

Buy horse.
Give horse excessive amounts of water.

Wait.

Haha!

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Realale · 11-21-2012, 12:37 PM

Do another IPA just so you can get the comparison down. It's good to do the same beer with little changes so you can really taste the dif. I would say you should make beers that dont have alot of crazy flavors added just so you can get the hang of the brew process. Once you have your brew day rituals down you will know more or less what things to expect. Then you can have at it and go crazy.

tibal · 11-27-2012, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Realale

Do another IPA just so you can get the comparison down. It's good to do the same beer with little changes so you can really taste the dif. I would say you should make beers that dont have alot of crazy flavors added just so you can get the hang of the brew process. Once you have your brew day rituals down you will know more or less what things to expect. Then you can have at it and go crazy.

Took your advice and last night picked up two new brews. I decided on a Dogfish 60 minute ipa cloan, along with a double white ale.
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The double white is surely going to be a strong brew. 8lb malt for 5 gallons!

Today I am going to get a start in hope to have the ipa by Christmas.

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Realale · 11-28-2012, 12:53 PM

Nice. I gotta get my a** to the store and get a couple brews going for Xmas too.

tibal · 11-28-2012, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Realale

Nice. I gotta get my a** to the store and get a couple brews going for Xmas too.

You really do! :thumbup: hopefully this ipa will be done before Christmas.

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Brewed it last night. Three hop blend and I am very excited to get it right this time. Also pumped to see if there is a difference between dry and wet yeast.

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Realale · 11-28-2012, 01:43 PM

Use California ale yeast from white labs if you can. It's the best for almost any American style beer e.g. porters, stouts, pales, IPAs.

Realale · 11-28-2012, 01:44 PM

Oh the Wyeast isn't bad too.

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10-27-2012, 11:30 AM	#18 (permalink)
Realale Track Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: West Covina, CA Posts: 515 Drives: 2012 PW 370Z Nismo Rep Power: 14	So how did it come out?

11-01-2012, 07:22 PM	#21 (permalink)
Realale Track Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: West Covina, CA Posts: 515 Drives: 2012 PW 370Z Nismo Rep Power: 14	Nice. A good way to make the hops stand out a bit more is to back off your liquid extract or dry malt extract and sub in corn sugar. The corn sugar will ferment out 100% and leave no flavor. So it will give the beer a lighter body and more pronounced hop character. Just FYI if you want to try it. That's how they make Pliny the Elder and Younger from Russian River. Your beer looks really good for a first batch. Good job on keeping it clean.

11-21-2012, 12:37 PM	#25 (permalink)
Realale Track Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: West Covina, CA Posts: 515 Drives: 2012 PW 370Z Nismo Rep Power: 14	Do another IPA just so you can get the comparison down. It's good to do the same beer with little changes so you can really taste the dif. I would say you should make beers that dont have alot of crazy flavors added just so you can get the hang of the brew process. Once you have your brew day rituals down you will know more or less what things to expect. Then you can have at it and go crazy.

11-28-2012, 12:53 PM	#27 (permalink)
Realale Track Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: West Covina, CA Posts: 515 Drives: 2012 PW 370Z Nismo Rep Power: 14	Nice. I gotta get my a** to the store and get a couple brews going for Xmas too.

11-28-2012, 01:43 PM	#29 (permalink)
Realale Track Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: West Covina, CA Posts: 515 Drives: 2012 PW 370Z Nismo Rep Power: 14	Use California ale yeast from white labs if you can. It's the best for almost any American style beer e.g. porters, stouts, pales, IPAs.

11-28-2012, 01:44 PM	#30 (permalink)
Realale Track Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: West Covina, CA Posts: 515 Drives: 2012 PW 370Z Nismo Rep Power: 14	Oh the Wyeast isn't bad too.