Glad to be here. I live in north central Indiana and have been brewing for around 10 years. I'm secretary of the local homebrew club (Michiana Extract & Grain Association).
I've been on a lager kick as of late (my favorite styles being Czech), but also really enjoy English and Scottish pale ale and porter. Difficult to find good examples of those around here, so I've spent a lot of time learning how to brew them. I'm a big fan of historical recipes and I read (and brew) a lot of Ron Pattinson's material.
My system is pretty basic by today's standards. 10-gallon cooler as a mash tun, Spike kettle on a propane burner, and Spike Flex fermenter. I ferment in an upright freezer with a temperature controller, and keg most of what I brew. But I prefer to bottle-condition my British-style beers (Real Ale, you know).
Anyway, I'm looking forward to learning from you all.
I've been on a lager kick as of late (my favorite styles being Czech), but also really enjoy English and Scottish pale ale and porter. Difficult to find good examples of those around here, so I've spent a lot of time learning how to brew them. I'm a big fan of historical recipes and I read (and brew) a lot of Ron Pattinson's material.
My system is pretty basic by today's standards. 10-gallon cooler as a mash tun, Spike kettle on a propane burner, and Spike Flex fermenter. I ferment in an upright freezer with a temperature controller, and keg most of what I brew. But I prefer to bottle-condition my British-style beers (Real Ale, you know).
Anyway, I'm looking forward to learning from you all.