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That's an awesome color! Sounds like you've got a great beer.

How about RDWHAHB (yes, I know it's a little after 8 in the morning. Can't drink all day if you don't start early). It's not going to be the same as a "regular" dry hop, but assuming sanitation/basics were all good, I'd be willing to bet it'll be a darn good beer.

There is a ton of info. Search "malting your own grains"

Opened a bottle last night. It is spot on. Exactly where I wanted it. Plenty of smoke, the peat is there, subtle oak, and quite dry. This will definitely benefit from a few months in the bottle, but I'm very happy with how it came out.

amen

Germs cause colds. Alcohol kills germs. See where I'm going with this?

A friend of mine brought some of this to my house when I was brewing a couple days ago. If you go into it with the idea that it's going to be a sweet, fruity, carbonated beverage, it's not all that terrible. Couldn't taste the booze AT ALL. Would I buy it? No. I might drink the one they left...

I've got a hop bag that I want to use for a spider. I work at an auto parts store, so I got a piece of all thread and nuts for the supports, as well as the hose clamp for a whopping $2.50. My question is regarding the cylinder. Can I use an exhaust connector? It's just steel, not stainless. My...

Just opened the new floating thermometer that I bought there today.....Broken. :mad:

I went to a new store today because the one I've been buying from is seriously overpriced. I had heard about the owner being a very knowledgeable brewer, so I drove a little further to try out this store. I've brewed 7 batches on my own, and a good 15-20 with a friend, so while I'm not an...

Actually, the IIPA I brewed last week was in a 6.5 bucket....Came home 24 hours after pitching yeast and the top was bubbled out, the bottom was bowed as well so the whole bucket tipped back and fourth. When I touched the airlock, it flew out and hit the ceiling with krausen all around it. I've...

I'm actually a fan of Boston Lager. It's dependable, and it has flavor. In the northeast at least, I can count on having it on tap 9 times out of 10, and it's an enjoyable beer. Now, that's not to say that it's my favorite, but it's a good beer. They're my go-to case for samplers because of the...

I've got a few buckets fermenting right now, and they're going much slower than I expect they should. The Apfelwein is the strangest...I used Nottingham and two pounds of brown sugar instead of corn sugar. "Brewed" that four weeks ago, and the airlock still bubbles once every 5-8 seconds...

Took a hydro sample last night, still has a little way to go. Tasted it and it was still a little sweet, but the smoke was almost where I wanted it. I'm feeling pretty good about this brew.

Found out yesterday we're having a boy. Sonograms are probably the coolest thing ever. Baby's healthy and SWMBO is too. FYI, she said no to the suggested names of Porter, Killian, Brett, and Hall(ertaur). Verdict is still out on Vorlauf.

One Mile House, 10 Delancy St., at the bowrey. Awesome new(ish) beer bar. Incredible food. If Kevin is working, he's a great bartender. Just to give you an idea, SWMBO and I are "regulars" at this bar, and we live 3 hours away! We got engaged in NYC, and got off the subway at the wrong stop...

Brewed Monday night, with a couple changes. I cut the DME to 6#, and dropped the second hop addition. I did that because I added the DME after the boil, and I boiled the full 5 gallons. According to beersmith, that left me with somewhere around 35 IBUs, right where I wanted it. As far as the...

Alright. I'm brewing Monday or Tuesday as written, plus some two row, and using hallertau. The end. You guys will be the first to know how it turns out. The scotch this is supposed to resemble is SO heavy with peat and smoke that some would say its too much. The friend I'm brewing this for...

Good call with the hops. I put the order in last night and made the last minute decision to use hallertau. Seeing that as a recommendation makes me more confident in my decision. With all of the concern about the strength of the peat malt, I'm wondering if I can make the wort with a small...

I'll throw some two row in there just for good measure. The peated malt is from a different source, my usual store doesn't have it, so it'll be packaged separately. I'll taste it before adding and see how strong it is. I think that's going to be a brew day decision.