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I'm currently putting the final touches on my recipe. The neighborhood ladies decided that they want a fruit beer and peach was their choice. I think this could really be a winner, stay tuned for the recipe...

OG - 1.049 FG - 1.013 SRM: 4.7 IBU: 60 ABV: 4.3% efficiency 158F mash 7.00 lbs - Weyermann Pale Malt 2.75 lbs - Franco-Belges Vienna Malt 0.50 lbs - Weyermann CaraFoam 0.25 lbs - Simpson's Golden Naked Oats 0.52 oz - Magnum @ 60 0.25 oz - Cascade @ 15 0.50 oz - Columbus @ 15 0.75 oz - Waimea @...

I'm about to brew a Session IPA and I'm very curious to try this hop. I'm not big on showcasing any particular hop so I always layer/blend them to a desired effect. This will have a base of pale malt with a percentage of Vienna backed by just a touch of CaraFoam and Golden Naked Oats for body...

This year I've decided to brew a beer that falls somewhere between a Belgian Dark Strong Ale and a Saison. A "Dark Straison" if you will. The other will be a big red IPA. If you are interested let me know and I can share the recipes. In almost done with the recipe writing stage.

After searching and waiting, I've finally procured 18 lbs of Pumpkin Blossom Honey! I'm going to use Madagascar Vanilla Beans, Jamaican Allspice Berries, and Vietnamese Cinnamon Sticks to make a Pumpkin Pie Mead. I plan for the first bottle to be cracked next Thanksgiving!

Any of us who love craft beer enough to spend countless hours brewing and slaving over fermenters knows that our "flavor of the week" invariably changes over time. I've been locked into German lagers for a while now and im curious: how many of you are in to lagers? How many of you prefer them...

6.5 Gallons 78% Efficiency 1.049 OG 1.012 FG 45 IBU 3.4 SRM 4.8% ABV 11.00 lbs (100%) - Weyermann Pilsner Malt 2.00 OZ - 6.3% AA - Tradition - Leaf X 60 0.50 OZ - 4.4% AA - Mittelfruh - Leaf X 15 0.50 OZ - 6.3% AA - Tradition - Leaf X 15 0.50 OZ - 6.3% AA - Tradition - Leaf X 0 0.50 OZ - 4.4%...

6.5 US Gallons 78% Efficiency 33.2% - Weyermann Pale 32.1% - Crisp Maris Otter 26.9% - Light Malt Extract 07.3% - Carapils 00.5% - Crystal 120 3.45 oz - GR Magnum X 60 Mins 1.00 oz - Cascade X 15 1.00 oz - Columbus X 15 1.00 oz - Perle X 15 1.25 oz - Cascade X 2 1.00 oz - Columbus X 2 1.25 oz...

6.5 gallons 78% eff 1.053 OG 1.012 FG 12 SRM 25 IBU 5.4% ABV 60 minute mash at 154F 72.3% - Weyermann Vienna 25.5% - Weyermann Pilsner 02.1% - Crisp Chocolate 1.700 oz - Hallertau X 60 0.500 oz - Hallertau X 15 WLP833 - German Bock Lager (pitch at 45F and allow to free rise to 50F and hold...

6.5 Gallons 78% eff 1.050 OG 1.011 FG 5.0 SRM 5.1% ABV 21 IBU 60 minute mash at 154F 80.3% - Weyermann Pilsner Malt 08.9% - Wildflower Honey 06.7% - Weyermann Munich Type II 02.2% - Weyermann CaraFoam 01.7% - Gambrinus Honey Malt 00.2% - Weyermann Carafa III 0.500 oz - Magnum X 60 0.500 oz -...

1.056 OG 1.012 FG 50 IBU 3.9 SRM 5.7% ABV 6.5 Gal 78% eff 42.3% Briess 2-Row 42.3% Briess Pilsner 05.8% Briess Flaked Corn 05.8% Briess Munich 10 03.8% Briess Carapils 1.00 oz Magnum X 60 0.75 oz Cluster X 15 0.50 oz Glacier X 15 0.50 oz Palisades X 15 0.50 oz Cluster X 0 0.50 oz Glacier X...

(Honey Apricot Saison) 1.063 OG 1.012 FG 6.7% ABV 28 IBU 5.4 SRM 70.5% Belgian Pilsner Malt 15.2% Orange Blossom Honey 11.4% Dark Wheat Malt 01.9% Acidulated Malt 01.0% Honey Malt 1.50 oz - US Saaz - 60 Min 0.25 oz - US Saaz - 15 Min 0.25 oz - US Saaz - 0 Min Add honey @ flameout 3711 -...

I'm currently putting the finishing touches on a recipe for my buddy's wedding. I asked him what he would like for me to make and he was thinking of a beer for the spring so we decided on Saison. Then he added the twist that he really loves apricot so the rest is history. I will update this...

95% Briess Pale 2.5% Gambrinus Honey Malt 2.5% Briess Caramel 60 1 oz Chinook X 60 .5 oz Chinook X 15 .5 oz Citra X 15 .5 oz Nugget X 15 .75 oz Chinook X 5 .75 oz Citra X 5 .75 oz Nugget X 5 1 oz Chinook when chilling temp at 180F 1 oz Citra when chilling temp at 180F 1 oz Nugget...

My first mead is 28 days in and starting to clear. (1.102-1.004 - Dry Traditional Orange Blossom). It's still working but almost done here is my refrigerated gravity sample:

For my first mead, I've procured 15 lbs of Orange Blossom honey. I'm making a 5 gallon batch which I'm estimating to give me an OG of 1.104 and an FG of 0.998 for an ABV of 13.9%. I'm using K1-V1116. Looking for a nice Traditional Dry which I will dose with tannin and acid blend in tertiary.

Draconian Libations': Ryes & Fire 6.5 Gallons 1.065 OG 1.013 FG 9.0 SRM 81.4 IBU 6.8% ABV 75% Efficiency 14 lbs 04 oz - Weyermann Pale Ale (86.5%) 00 lbs 12 oz - Weyermann Rye Malt (4.5%) 00 lbs 12 oz - Briess Flaked Rye (4.5%) 00 lbs 12 oz - Weyermann Cara Rye (4.5%) 1.000 Oz...

I'm curious what the theories, successes, and failures are amongst my brewing brethren in the hop category. I've tried so many different things over the past few years and I just hit on a combo that has me rethinking my hop pairing selection process. If you've read my thread on my black...

Quagmire OG: 1.065 FG: 1.010 SRM: 8.0 IBU: 60 ABV: 7.2% 12 lbs 08 oz - Castle Belgian Pale Ale (84.7%) 01 lbs 00 oz - Briess White Wheat (6.8%) 00 lbs 12 oz - Castle Aromatic Malt (5.1%) 00 lbs 04 oz - Castle Caramel Pils Malt (1.7%) 00 lbs 04 oz - Castle Special B Malt (1.7%)...

Here is my holiday wee heavy recipe: the ingredients are on the way. OG: 1.082 FG: 1.023 IBU: 27 SRM: 17.6 ABV: 7.8% 16 lbs 00 oz - Simpsons Golden Promise (82.1%) 02 lbs 00 oz - Weyermann Dark Wheat (10.3%) 01 lbs 00 oz - Crisp Crystal 45L (5.1%) 00 lbs 04 oz - Crisp Crystal...