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In the process of building three sankey keg fermenters using the NorCal brewing solutions sankey keg kit with a diy glycol unit for temp control. I Have all the parts to weld but before I drop them off for that Im in the process of deciding between wrapping the kegs with a 50ft 1/2in copper coil...

If we're talking about a nice New England IPA then yes I would agree with above but I believe OP wanted to know about the double milkshake IPA whatever the flavor. With out adding fruit and lactose to the boil you will not achieve the mouthfeel your talking about. Not including the fruit and...

I think the mouth feel your talking about it is something other than water chemistry or hops. After trying to come up with my own version of this beer I found a few blog post, interviews etc.... that the culprit is pectin. Here is a link to something that might lead you on the right path...

Yeah well it all tastes the same and they suck. Now "not your fathers" that's classic Americana.

Dear god I found one. https://untappd.com/b/great-lakes-brewery-root-beer-of-all-evil-stout/264883

What about a whiskey barrel aged root beer?

Maybe a hard root beer. I heard there really popular right now.

Hipsters are meant for mockery. They will be the blight of craft.

They have moved to the sour section of your local bottle shop. It will be getting out of hand shortly.

I remember when it was one of the few things on the shelf. I don't think we should make the comparison of a bewery founded in 1873 that turned its self into a billion dollar business to the trends of the craft beer scene. A long way from what? The lack of selection years ago? Beer is no...

I wasn't complaining about the style of beer. That being sours in general. I definitely was complaining about the trend. I didn't actually say I disliked sours at all. That being said, I took a couple friends that are just getting into beer and from there observation it was definitely sour...

I sell for a distributor that has some of these said beers in the line up. It's unbelievable the lengths I've seen someone go through to get there hands on the "limited release" beers.

Coming to a town near you. This guy.....

I think this boils down to the new American idea that anything European or vintage has to be better. We stand around reconfirming the mediocrity for the sake of not being looked down upon by others who are just as confused as to why everyone thinks the basil, sage infused farmhouse aged in...

Sorry to hear that. I know it seems I'm bashing the whole thing but it was a blast and there were some great breweries and beers represented. The little Cantillon demo i had the chance to taste was awesome for sure.