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  • The sticker picture thread Started by C_B
    !!!ATTENTION!!! Post a picture of an HBF sticker placed in a public / awesome / unique place (nothing illegal, no vandalism) ...
    7 Likes 60 comments Most recent by JayrizzleSeptember 2014Open Topics
  • Fire cider Started by Jayrizzle
    This is great for colds or allergies. I like to think of it as a chemical neti pot that you ...
    4 comments Most recent by ThymAugust 2014Recipes
  • Mexican Chorizo Started by ceannt
    Store bought Mexican Chorizo is an abomination. Most of what you find in Mexican restaurants on the east coast is ...
    1 Like 1 comment Started by ceanntAugust 2014Recipes
  • Sierra Nevada Flipside Red IPA Started by jlw
    I like it. Well balanced ipa. Just enough malt to time down the hops just a smidge. But still hoppy ...
    1 Like 5 comments Most recent by JayrizzleAugust 2014INDIA PALE ALE (IPA)
  • Sierra Nevada Flipside Red IPA Started by jlw
    I like it. Nicely balanced ipa. Just enough malt to take the edge off of the hops. But still hoppy ...
    Closed 2 comments Most recent by C_BAugust 2014INDIA PALE ALE (IPA)
  • E-HLT with automatic temp control build Started by C_B
    The last two years I have used the kitchen stove to heat 3.5 gallons of strike water to mash in ...
    2 Likes 69 comments Most recent by ThymAugust 2014Announcements
  • Galena Hops - Whole Started by jlw
    Year two of these in the garden I got almost 1/2 a lb. I'm not really sure what style of ...
    4 comments Most recent by ThymAugust 2014Open Topics
  • Kenny's Irish Red round duex Started by C_B
    I brewed a PM of this last year. It was ok. I did something wrong. Since I feel bad about ...
    39 comments Most recent by ceanntAugust 2014Scottish and Irish Ale
  • Diesel Punk Porter Started by C_B
    Aroma - Strong caramel notes. Very obvious from the first whiff that this will be a sweet example of the ...
    9 comments Most recent by ThymAugust 2014PORTER
  • I need a recipe. Started by Fuzzy
    I'd like to brew this weekend in order to build up a nice sized yeast cake for a marzen or ...
    1 Like Answered 23 comments Most recent by FuzzyAugust 2014Recipes
  • HELP! Cloudy wine Started by keentobe
    Hi there just wondering if you could please offer some advice. I have made some elderflower wine..put into ...
    5 comments Most recent by frydogbrewsJuly 2014Open Topics
  • Chest Freezer/Refrigeration Question Started by jlw
    So my chest freezer/ferm chamber isn't working. The power is on but nothing is running. Any ideas? It was $60 ...
    8 comments Most recent by jlwJuly 2014Open Topics
  • Need Help Brewing Beer? Started by scoob
    Brewing beer or Homebrewing is an endless learning process. I like to think of it as a long walk, from ...
    171 comments Most recent by ThymJune 2014Home Brew Help Line
  • Fezzik's Brute Squad Bière De Garde Started by CZs
    Hey there everyone - this is one I brewed back in November. I can't wait to brew it again to ...
    5 comments Most recent by C_BJune 2014Open Topics
  • Grätzer Started by ceannt
    This is an interesting historical brew from the Posnan area of West Prussia. It was very popular in Northern Germany, ...
    27 comments Most recent by ceanntJune 2014German Wheat and Rye Beer
  • Kötbußer Started by ceannt
    Kötbußer is one of the many German Ale styles that fell into obscurity in 1877. Unlike most however, this one ...
    3 Likes 48 comments Most recent by ceanntJune 2014German Wheat and Rye Beer
  • Bottle Carbing Started by Thym This discussion was created from comments split from: TKT - No Holds Barred.
    19 comments Most recent by JayrizzleJune 2014Methods and Techniques
  • Extract Brewing Started by Fuzzy
    It's been a long, long time since I have used extract. Previously, the high cost of the extract was what ...
    2 Likes 94 comments Most recent by JayrizzleJune 2014Methods and Techniques
  • The Three Storms Tripel - BTLC Inspired Brew Started by CZs
    Here it is: The Three Storms Tripel Wyeast 1214 - Chimay strain (supposedly) 1.083 Final Gravity: 1.021 FG (prolly lower) ABV ...
    1 Like 6 comments Most recent by ThymJune 2014Belgian and French Ale
  • Dark Harvest (mystery beer) Started by ceannt
    After much thought, and a good deal of tweaking, I present to you the “Dark Harvest” I have no ****ing clue ...
    25 comments Most recent by CZsJune 2014German Wheat and Rye Beer
  • The wife's first brew - Bella's Brown Ale Started by CZs
    Hey everyone - wife get's her chance to make her first brew. This is based off one of our very ...
    8 Likes 49 comments Most recent by CZsJune 2014American Ale
  • Has anyone used Farmhouse Brewing Supply? Started by C_B
    I'm ordering ingredients. I love Austin, but dangit they aren't cheap. Farmhouse has Marris Otter for 1.48 per pound. Austin ...
    34 comments Most recent by ceanntMay 2014Open Topics
  • Dark wheat malt heff Started by Benvarine
    So I bought some dark wheat malt to brew a Weizenbock but never did. And I bought a full sack. ...
    10 comments Most recent by ceanntMay 2014Open Topics
  • Austin Hombrew specials Started by jlw
    I'm not a huge fan of ahs mainly cause of their prices but I am considering placing an order. Free ...
    4 comments Most recent by C_BMay 2014Open Topics
  • Ballast Point - Big Eye IPA Started by jlw
    @lakewood I'm sure you are familiar with this IPA. I just found it at my local grocery story and it's ...
    3 comments Most recent by jlwApril 2014Open Topics
  • West Coast IPA Started by jlw
    Recipe number 2. I followed the zombie dust clones I could find. A couple of questions. I'm not familiar with ...
    24 comments Most recent by jlwApril 2014India Pale Ale (IPA)
  • Bochet: burnt honey mead Started by ceannt
    I am getting ready to start a batch of Bochet. I have been curious about them for years, but am ...
    Answered 8 comments Most recent by JayrizzleApril 2014General
  • New Belgium Snapshot Started by C_B
    Appearance - Yellow in color. Very light with an almost gray tone. Thin white head that laced well down the ...
    3 comments Most recent by ThymApril 2014GERMAN WHEAT AND RYE BEER
  • Smoked Malt, Home-smoked malt. Started by Evan_B
    Has anyone smoked their own malt at home? I have rigged up a cold smoker using an old BBQ, 1 ...
    20 comments Most recent by ceanntApril 2014Methods and Techniques
  • AHA Governing Committee Elections - Vote For Dan Fick Please! Started by mors
    Hello, My name is Daniel Fick and the AHA Governing Committee elections are coming up soon and I decided to run. ...
    18 Likes 47 comments Most recent by FuzzyApril 2014Open Topics
  • cheese! Started by mors
    Well I don't have a pic of my press to show you (as was requested) but I do have this ...
    1 Like 5 comments Most recent by morsApril 2014Open Topics
  • Can I use dextrose for a starter? Started by jlw It's all I have.
    7 comments Most recent by ThymApril 2014Open Topics
  • George Washington's Porter (All Grain, AG) Started by jlw
    BeerSmith 2 Recipe Printout - http://www.beersmith.com Recipe: George Washington's Porter Brewer: George Washington Asst Brewer: Style: Robust Porter TYPE: All Grain Taste: (30.0) Recipe Specifications -------------------------- Boil ...
    20 comments Most recent by JayrizzleMarch 2014Porter
  • Hushpuppies: Outer Banks of North Carolina style Started by ceannt
    Posted per request…. OK, I like the yellow Cajun hushpuppies with lots of cayenne as much as anybody… but these are ...
    20 comments Most recent by JayrizzleMarch 2014Recipes
  • Biologist's st paddy's day song!! Started by frydogbrews Yeah, i put it up every year. So what? it's awesome! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L6dzUOYTQtQ
    1 comment Started by frydogbrewsMarch 2014Announcements
  • Berliner Weiss for Benvarine Started by mors
    WLP677 pitched into 2/3 gallon 1.038 wort. Held at 110F for 30 days. (with airlock - no stir plate) 4lbs ...
    12 comments Most recent by morsMarch 2014Sour Ale
  • Bourbon barrel project Started by Benvarine
    I bought a used bourbon barrel from a local distillery, Wood Hat Spirits. 15g. It was on short notice so ...
    2 Likes 19 comments Most recent by ThymMarch 2014Open Topics
  • IRS beer Started by Jayrizzle
    If you use extract or have an extract efficiency less that 70% you may use 1040A If you use extract or ...
    1 Like 11 comments Most recent by JayrizzleMarch 2014Recipes
  • Scottish ale Started by Jayrizzle
    12 lbs of golden promise 3oz of roast barley (home roasted, a little on the light side) 2oz peat smoked malt. Over hopped ...
    6 comments Most recent by C_BMarch 2014Recipes
  • Reaper of Souls Bavarian Hefeweizen. Started by scoob
    Ok, this is what could be called an imperial hefe I suppose, it comes in rather strong for a hefe ...
    10 comments Most recent by C_BFebruary 2014German Wheat and Rye Beer
  • Hopslam 2014 Started by jlw
    Just had the 2014 version of hopslam. Though it was better than last year. A little more bitter and overall ...
    10 comments Most recent by C_BFebruary 2014INDIA PALE ALE (IPA)
  • Belgian Strong Recipe Build Started by Thym
    Ok, so I'm commited to brewing on Saturday, but with all the craziness in my life over the last few ...
    27 comments Most recent by ThymFebruary 2014Belgian Strong Ale
  • Erntebier Started by ceannt
    As stated in the “Old obscure Beer” thread…. This is an outlaw German beer intended to be consumed by farm ...
    3 Likes 65 comments Most recent by ThymFebruary 2014German Wheat and Rye Beer
  • Going Crazy with Boredom Started by mors
    Ugh. I have not brewed in weeks... I'm going stir crazy! lol. I have a couple brews lined up but ...
    3 Likes 15 comments Most recent by ThymFebruary 2014Open Topics
  • a note about campden tablets and ppm Started by frydogbrews
    Just a note to always check the ppm levels of your campden tablets. ppm = parts per million when i began making ...
    15 comments Most recent by JayrizzleFebruary 2014General
  • Should I add campden to mead prior to bottling? Started by Ace_Club
    Planning to get off my lazy ass and bottle my Blackberry melomel this weekend. It's been aged for over a ...
    Answered 15 comments Most recent by frydogbrewsFebruary 2014General
  • 1, 2 & 3BBL all in one breweries add as rewards to Bru Gears Kickstarter Started by BruGear
    A complete 1, 2 or 3BBL brewery designed for the small batch professional brewer this is (THE largest) ULTIMATE nano-brewery ...
    6 comments Most recent by C_BJanuary 2014Open Topics
  • Induction heating in brewing Started by BruGear
    We've uploaded a primer on induction heating for brewing, this is an efficient and safe heating method that we're big ...
    1 Like 4 comments Most recent by BenvarineJanuary 2014Open Topics
  • KickStarter for stainless steel kettles & Fermenters Started by BruGear
    BruGear are the creators of the ProBoiler™ range of professional quality stainless steel brew kettles and fermenters, designed from the ...
    6 Likes 17 comments Most recent by CurlyFatJanuary 2014News
  • What to brew with these ingredients? Started by C_B
    6 lbs Vienna 5 lbs Boheniam Pilsner 5 lbs Light Wheat 12 oz Special B 10 oz Crystal 60 8 oz Victory 6 oz Midnight Wheat 4 ...
    71 comments Most recent by JayrizzleJanuary 2014Recipes
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