Recent content by HighD

Thanks! I will look into all of these things. I have the equipment needed just need to figure out the recipe and do it!

Hello, I have been here for some time trying to figure out how to make my first beer. Sadly I found out I now have a barley allergy. My airways start to swell and anything I consume with it my body will try to purge immediately. My wine and beer supply place told me to give up on making beer. I...

I am beginning to realize the learning curve. I do have a mentor even though I hate his hoppy beer. It has a glorious tan head and is darker than espresso. The bitterness seems to be an aftertaste. I like it until that kicks in. I am glad you mentioned sours. These all look good to me...

Love the idea! Please, go on!

I am a newbie and need more info. I currently make dry wine. I am going to start making beer. I am good with dry and higher alcohol. Hate hops. Like fruit flavor and not crazy about grains but might be OK with chocolate malt, not sure. What can I make? or where can I find a recipe? I have always...

If I had to move closer to Pittsburgh I would stay in Butler county and move close to Harmony. It's quaint and quite lovely.

Pennsylvania is a mixed bag in regards to water. City water is laced with chemicals and still somewhat hard in a lot of places. Due to mining, there is orange water that is so hard that it stains clothing and bathrooms. It weighs hair down so it must be treated with Aloe-rid for a perm to be...

My family has been in Pennsylvania for several generations. Currently, it's a $#!%show. If I knew where I wanted to go I would leave. I am a musician so right now every state sucks because of the pandemic.

Hi, I am checking in from NW PA. I have fermented lots of things and now it is time to try beer. I don't really like beer but then again I don't really like store-bought cookies either. Maybe I will decide I like home-brewed beer.