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  • Laughing dog - sneaky pete imperial ipa Started by jlw
    Fairly typical imperial ipa coming in at 10% abv. Not sure the ibu's but I would guess pretty high to ...
    12 comments Most recent by jlwAugust 2013INDIA PALE ALE (IPA)
  • ESB Priming Question - How much sugar to use? Started by jlw
    How many volumes of CO2 is typical for an ESB. Tasty Brew calculator has the range from .75 to 1.3. ...
    8 comments Most recent by jlwAugust 2013Open Topics
  • Strawberry Melomel Started by Ace_Club
    Just brewed this up last night: 5 gal batch: 15# clover honey 8# diced strawberries (frozen and then thawed) Yeast Nutrient Yeast Energizer 2 packets of ...
    32 comments Most recent by FuzzyAugust 2013Recipes
  • Pump cavitation help. Started by C_B
    So here's a pic of my pump configuration right at the moment. I have QDs to hook up and get ...
    47 comments Most recent by ThymAugust 2013Brewery Hardware
  • Hefe brew night. Since I lost my last batch to industrial accident Started by jlw
    I decided to re brew the hefe. The mash was a effing screw up from the get go. Somehow over ...
    28 comments Most recent by C_BAugust 2013Open Topics
  • Citra DIPA Started by mors
    As requested in the Brew Log... 8lbs CMC 2 row 8lbs Thomas Fawcett Maris Otter 14oz Briess CaraPils 4oz 40L Mash at 150F for 60 2lbs ...
    7 comments Most recent by morsAugust 2013India Pale Ale (IPA)
  • Prepping fruit for beer Started by Benvarine
    This came to mind in another thread, but if you add fruit to a beer, how do you do it? ...
    4 comments Most recent by JayrizzleAugust 2013Open Topics
  • Best brewery promotion EVER! Started by frydogbrews http://schlafly.com/blog/2013/08/01/schlafly-baby/
    6 comments Most recent by ThymAugust 2013News
  • Chocolate Oatmeal Stout Started by C_B
    While I'm bored and thinking about it I'm going to start this thread. I haven't plugged anything into hopville yet ...
    52 comments Most recent by C_BJuly 2013Stout
  • I need more craft beer available in a can Started by jlw
    This is somewhat of a selfish post. When I'm on vacation going from pool to beach I don't want to ...
    42 comments Most recent by jlwJuly 2013Open Topics
  • Scottish Stout Started by ceannt
    I have never been satisfied with my stouts… they haven’t been “bad”, just have never lived up to my standards. ...
    Answered 28 comments Most recent by ceanntJuly 2013Stout
  • C_B's Pale Ale Started by jlw
    First I have to say this is a quality beer. In fact I would buy this commercially. Appearance: nice golden ...
    32 comments Most recent by ThymJuly 2013INDIA PALE ALE (IPA)
  • The BrewBit - Helping you brew better beer Started by bmoney
    Hello! We’re are a group of homebrewers and geeks and we are building a wireless sensor to measure temperature and specific ...
    1 Like 32 comments Most recent by ThymJuly 2013User Builds
  • C_B's chocolate stout Started by ceannt
    So I opened a bottle with "CS" on the cap... the UPS guy left it on my doorstep in 100 ...
    3 comments Most recent by ceanntJuly 2013STOUT
  • Cascadian Dark Ale Started by Evan_B
    Brewed up 3 gals of a Cascadian Dark Ale today. This was my second time using the new mash tun ...
    4 comments Most recent by ceanntJuly 2013American Ale
  • Great Lakes Rye of the Tiger Started by Fuzzy
    I guess I should start with the disclaimer that, as many of you know, I'm not one of them weirdo ...
    1 Like 20 comments Most recent by ceanntJuly 2013INDIA PALE ALE (IPA)
  • Barleywine build thread Started by C_B This discussion was created from comments split from The Land of Magical Enchantment.
    3 Likes 65 comments Most recent by ceanntJuly 2013Strong Ale
  • Blue Mountain Brewery - Maggie Maibock Started by jlw
    Blue mountain is one of my favorite Virginia breweries. They make a lot of good malty stuff to drink. Including ...
    3 comments Most recent by ceanntJuly 2013BOCK
  • GABF Ticket Sale This Month Started by Thym
    The Great American Beer Festival (GABF) Members-Only ticket pre-sale begins on Tuesday, July 30 at 10:00 AM MDT (Noon EDT, ...
    4 comments Most recent by scoobJuly 2013Events
  • Goose Island anniversary ale Started by Fuzzy
    I picked up a six pack of Goose Island's 25 anniversary ale, an esb, and I have to admit that ...
    5 comments Most recent by BenvarineJuly 2013ENGLISH PALE ALE
  • 1/6 barrel sanke tap Started by Benvarine
    I always have a commercial guest tap on my system. All are sanke 1/6 barrels. I have what I assume ...
    5 comments Most recent by BenvarineJuly 2013General
  • North Coast Brewing - Brother Thelonious Started by C_B
    Appearance - Dark copper with a thin head. Aroma - Licorice? very forward and very yummy. Taste - More licorice ...
    10 comments Most recent by ThymJuly 2013BELGIAN AND FRENCH ALE
  • First or second runnings to re-hydrate dry yeast? Started by jlw
    I have always used water to re-hydrate, probably because those were the instructions when I brewed my first batch. I ...
    15 comments Most recent by JayrizzleJuly 2013Methods and Techniques
  • Vijae zombie super shot Started by jlw Great cigar. Very strong spicy and well worth the purchase. Ill post a pic next time I smoke one.
    7 comments Most recent by jlwJuly 2013Cigars
  • AHS Fall ESB Started by jlw
    Here is the recipe for one of the kits I bought from AHS. What do you think about the mash ...
    24 comments Most recent by ceanntJuly 2013English Pale Ale
  • Turbid mash Started by Evan_B
    So, turbid mashing... Have any of you ever tried it? I am really interested in this type of mashing. It's primarily ...
    20 comments Most recent by ceanntJuly 2013Types and Methods
  • What ferments well in 75*ish temps? Started by C_B
    My basement is sitting around 75*. I need to build a ferm chamber at some point and right now I'm ...
    2 Likes 35 comments Most recent by C_BJuly 2013Design Tips
  • Pickled eggs or poison? Started by jeepinjeepin
    This is not smoking or BBQ, but is borderline curing. Anyways, here we go. I hard boiled some eggs. I ...
    24 comments Most recent by JayrizzleJuly 2013Smoking, Curing & Barbeque
  • Grain Reaper Whirly-gig stir plate Started by Thym
    The Grain Reaper Brewing Official Whirly-Gig The ultimate in wort starter stirring When you need to get your yeasties multiplyin' this is ...
    14 comments Most recent by jeepinjeepinJuly 2013Vendor Expo
  • Gelatin in Belgian wit Started by Benvarine
    Do you use gelatin in Belgian wit? Will that make it clear, when you want the haze as is ...
    9 comments Most recent by frydogbrewsJuly 2013BELGIAN AND FRENCH ALE
  • CZ's Belgian Dark Strong recipe build Started by C_B This discussion was created from comments split from: Need Help Brewing Beer?.
    4 Likes 98 comments Most recent by CZsJuly 2013Belgian Strong Ale
  • Dual redwood stir plate Started by Evan_B
    I have been very very bored as of late, and decided I needed a new stir plate... And then further ...
    16 comments Most recent by ThymJuly 2013User Builds
  • Deschutes-Red Chair NWPA Started by Fuzzy
    This is just my kinda American pale ale. Appearance: Dark copper. lookin good. Aroma: Hop forward, with those nice citrusy ...
    15 comments Most recent by ceanntJuly 2013AMERICAN ALE
  • Old obscure beer styles (Help) Started by ceannt
    This was inspired by CZs’s write up on the Grisette… There are hundreds of beer styles that have fallen into obscurity… ...
    43 comments Most recent by ceanntJuly 2013Open Topics
  • apple ale? Started by frydogbrews
    Anybody tried these apple ales that around in the stores now? What do you think they are? I ...
    2 Likes 90 comments Most recent by ceanntJuly 2013styles
  • How long will dry yeast be ok without refrigeration? Started by jlw
    My order from AHS came in on Friday while I was gone and the yeast stayed in the box inside ...
    10 comments Most recent by jlwJuly 2013Open Topics
  • Mors Biere de Garde Started by C_B This discussion was created from comments split from: 2013 Brew Log.
    11 comments Most recent by ceanntJuly 2013Belgian and French Ale
  • Oculus Sinister - Belgian Dubbel Started by Evan_B
    Think I am going to try this as my next brew (when I get the chance). My plan will be ...
    1 Like 93 comments Most recent by FuzzyJuly 2013Belgian and French Ale
  • Olde Stump Blower, Robust Porter Started by ceannt
    I have been dissapointed in the past with my Robust Porters.... I would put my Brown Porter up against any, ...
    2 Likes Answered 17 comments Most recent by ceanntJuly 2013Porter
  • Rye Saison Started by Evan_B
    Found some extra time to squeeze in a small brew tomorrow. It is getting warmer out, so I thought I ...
    45 comments Most recent by ceanntJuly 2013Recipes
  • Centennial APA Started by C_B
    Here's the link to the Hopville recipe. I hate the copying and pasting from hopville. So click the dang link. ...
    1 Like 47 comments Most recent by C_BJuly 2013American Ale
  • Crystal Lake Sunset - Crazy Ralph's Secret Amber Witbier Specialty Started by CZs
    What can I say, I've been a brewing fiend. This brew was a little more planned than Thunderdome but I ...
    40 comments Most recent by ceanntJuly 2013Specialty Beer
  • Old Stock Ale Started by Evan_B
    Haven't technically tasted it yet, but my sister's boyfriend just got into town and pulled this out of his bag ...
    6 comments Most recent by ceanntJuly 2013STRONG ALE
  • Viaje summerfest. Started by jlw
    Milder cigar as you can tel from the pic I just started it. It does have a nice spice to ...
    2 comments Most recent by ThymJuly 2013Cigars
  • Fast and cheap ferm chamber Started by C_B
    Have problems with summer heat making your beer sad? I had a window air conditioner, a temp controller and an ...
    11 comments Most recent by Evan_BJuly 2013User Builds
  • Mash with apple juice? Started by CurlyFat
    This inspiration just hit me randomly as I sit waiting to pick my daughter up from pre-school. Could I make a ...
    Answered 27 comments Most recent by ThymJuly 2013Methods and Techniques
  • Good new/bad news scenario Started by jlw
    The good news is I won't have to worry about kegging my hefe. The bad news is all 5 gallons ...
    1 Like 24 comments Most recent by ceanntJuly 2013Open Topics
  • PranQster Belgian style golden ale Started by C_B
    Appearance: This beer poured a one finger head that reduced to a thin layer. It is a pale orange color ...
    4 comments Most recent by ceanntJuly 2013BELGIAN AND FRENCH ALE
  • Spaten Optimator Munich Started by C_B
    I'm not really sure what group to put this beer in. I'll research that... It reminds me of a heavier ...
    8 comments Most recent by ceanntJuly 2013BOCK
  • 5 gal Igloo/ Copper Manifold Started by Evan_B Been working on this for the past couple of weeks, and was able to get it all together yesterday.
    19 comments Most recent by ceanntJuly 2013Open Topics
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