Recent content by kelitore

Certified judge here - could look at entering it as an Eisbock is it fits the parameters

For the online examination, do what Yooper said - print off all the BJCP Materials you can. Make sure you know all the terms (I.e. Diacetal, mash, phenolic, etc). You also should sign up for a tasting exam as soon as you can. They fill up very quickly, and are sometimes difficult to find one...

Flying Saucer is downtown, Gingerman is in Rice area, Petrol Station in northwest Houston. Karbach Brewery has a nice deal Fridays at 5-8 ($12 gets you 4-5 pints and a tour). St. Arnold's has tastings and tours Saturday morning

I'm a Foam Ranger - you should come to the meetings at Defalcos (good beer and advice from great brewers). There's also the Mashtronauts over toward NASA. 3rd Friday of each month at 7, plus other activities during the month.

GMG2 onboard USS Canopus (AS-34) and USS Abraham Lincoln. '88-92, Desert Storm '91-'92. What do you do with a drunken sailor??...

If you live in Houston, go by for the tour and tasting Friday at 5. The brewers are always there and they'll give you more info. Plus for 8 bucks, you get a glass and 4 "samples."

Also used a magnet to ensure no lead, only steel pellets from thermometer.

Had the same thing happen - broken thermometer at the end of the boil. I left a gallon at the bottom of the kettle, strained it through a strainer from the pot, then strained again from primary to secondary. Turned out good though. Only use a dial thermometer now when chilling.

I went to the Dixie Cup last year, and if I remember right it's the 3rd weekend in October. Gonna go again - Thursday is welcome social gathering, Friday is real nice pot luck dinner, Saturday is awards and beer pairing dinner. There's also speakers Saturday morning and a pub crawl that...

Cold water in a spray bottle is what I use

You could make a light pale ale with 4-5 lbs of 2 row + a few specialty grains + a few ounces of hops. Or look up recipes for British Mild. I have a Dry Stout that has an OG of 1.035, FG of 1.012 - only about 3.5 alcohol. Also made a 60 Shilling - had around 3-3.5 alcohol. Style depends on what...

Well Brewski, it looks like it might be some sort of contamination. I'd use a thief and draw a sample - for gravity and taste. How does it smell? You know the alcohol in it should have prevented contamination (unless you sneezed in it). You got me, but if it tastes and smells OK, don't get...

Did you sanitize the hop bag (ie star San, vodke, etc)? Could also be the hops kicking in some yeast. Did the gravity change?

Does getting stung by about a dozen bees while making mead count?? Little bas-terds!!

Thanks for the invite - it might be difficult to get there as I'm in Houston (also an Eagles fan). Congrats again on the project.