Understood. It was definitely well thought out and provided solid background for your deductions. Carefully stated. To the point. Not snarky. I referred to it as a review because it was one. And a good one. The part where your wife liking it was not necessarily a good thing is what cracked me...
I have one of these German dealies…
https://tchibo.us/products/the-tchibo
Beans in the hopper. Water in the tank. Coffee out in the cup. Bit of a learning curve to get it just right. If you take your regular cleaning and maintenance seriously, it’s great. If not, you will hate it. I love...
Sounds like the type of situation that could result in a breakthrough brewing discovery of yet unknown styles beyond Neipa.
A dart board with types of malt, hops and yeast on it would be cool. Throw a few darts and find out what you’re brewing today.
Dude… that is the most honest and entertaining beer review I have ever experienced. The wife comment nearly got me a Saison sinus rinse. I have tried a lot of Neipas in the last year - mostly on tap - and I have found a couple that were pretty good - the last one I enjoyed was by Clown Shoes I...
Kinda old news, but...
https://www.browardpalmbeach.com/restaurants/miamis-ten-best-ipa-beers-8797148
10, 4 and 1 are NEIPAs.
https://stacker.com/florida/highest-rated-ipas-florida
I have no idea how this stout might be affected via conversion to extract. I have played with quantities of darker malts and with hop varieties and I have changed but never improved it. The balance is the thing.
I have never found it necessary to double up on Notty. If I'm doing something way...
You inspired me to learn something about malolactic fermentation.
https://www.masterclass.com/articles/a-basic-guide-to-malolactic-fermentation-in-wine#2rp8GVugIuEEFLT6qMWV1W
NB 3 Gal Chocolate Milk Stout - All Grain
4.5 lb Rahr Pale Ale Malt
0.5 lb Fawcett Pale Chocolate Malt
0.5 lb Carafa III
0.15 lb English Extra Dark Crystal
Mash 152 F for 75 mins
Mashout 168 F for 10 mins
0.5 oz Cluster @ 60 mins
0.5 oz Cluster @ 20 mins
0.6 lb (9.6 oz) Lactose @ 20 mins
3...