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I have regressed
« on: April 01, 2012, 10:06:37 AM »
And am now making my own beer.  First batch got bottled yesterday.

Does this mean Nat Geo is going to come to my house and want to call me a "prepper"?

First batch was Oatmeal Stout.  Next one is going to be Raspberry Wheat.  Any other ideas?
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Re: I have regressed
« Reply #1 on: April 01, 2012, 10:50:26 AM »
Sam Adams started out as a home Brew.

Buddy of mine Home Brews. Does a lot of experimentation. Some turn out like crap some pretty damn good. He came up with his own version of different brews before  a lot became commercially available. Raspberry Wheat being one.
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Re: I have regressed
« Reply #2 on: April 02, 2012, 01:53:16 PM »
Are you using syrup or going 100% grain?
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Re: I have regressed
« Reply #3 on: April 02, 2012, 02:54:47 PM »
When I did that hobby (and it was fun) I stuck to the lagers.  I added the "Boost" ingredient. 
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Re: I have regressed
« Reply #4 on: April 03, 2012, 08:57:40 AM »
Quote from: Wineslob on April 02, 2012, 01:53:16 PM
Are you using syrup or going 100% grain?

The grains provided some color/flavor but use LME (liquid malt extract.)
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Re: I have regressed
« Reply #5 on: April 04, 2012, 09:38:53 AM »
Quote from: NHSparky on April 03, 2012, 08:57:40 AM
The grains provided some color/flavor but use LME (liquid malt extract.)


Talk to me after you go all grain...................trust me.   :cheersmate:
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Re: I have regressed
« Reply #6 on: April 04, 2012, 10:44:42 AM »
Quote from: NHSparky on April 01, 2012, 10:06:37 AM
And am now making my own beer.  First batch got bottled yesterday.

Does this mean Nat Geo is going to come to my house and want to call me a "prepper"?

First batch was Oatmeal Stout.  Next one is going to be Raspberry Wheat.  Any other ideas?

Need to start again myself. Once a couple of projects are done around the house I will go into brewing big time.
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« Reply #7 on: April 04, 2012, 01:05:32 PM »
I'm glad I went with the secondary fermenter.  Not only does it cut down on the amount of sediment that gets bottled, but it also allows me to do more than one batch at a time should I ever become so motivated.

But the only problem with that becomes the fact that I have no way of labeling the bottles since none of the local brewery supplies sell labels.  I suppose a P-Touch would work, but where's the fun in that?  However, on the plus side, it would make cleaning/sanitizing the bottles a LOT easier.
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« Reply #8 on: April 04, 2012, 02:14:22 PM »
Going to the secondary is your first step in making really good beer. The next is going to all grain (mash). The mouth feel and flavor goes WAY up. Get away from syrup beer.  :p
About all you need is a 70 qt ice chest to mash the grain in (starch conversion), a home made rinsing set up (to pull out the sugars or "sweet" wort) and use iodine for the starch check (for full conversion of the starch to crude sugar) and a "milk" thermometer (all glass and floats).
Another is to dry hop the beer.

Then you can start experimenting with yeast strains............. :panic:           :fuelfire:


If you start using all grain, use 2 row pale malt. Add crystal malt for color/flavor.
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Re: I have regressed
« Reply #9 on: April 04, 2012, 09:27:46 PM »
Quote from: Wineslob on April 04, 2012, 02:14:22 PM
Going to the secondary is your first step in making really good beer. The next is going to all grain (mash). The mouth feel and flavor goes WAY up. Get away from syrup beer.  :p
About all you need is a 70 qt ice chest to mash the grain in (starch conversion), a home made rinsing set up (to pull out the sugars or "sweet" wort) and use iodine for the starch check (for full conversion of the starch to crude sugar) and a "milk" thermometer (all glass and floats).
Another is to dry hop the beer.

Then you can start experimenting with yeast strains............. :panic:           :fuelfire:


If you start using all grain, use 2 row pale malt. Add crystal malt for color/flavor.

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Re: I have regressed
« Reply #10 on: April 05, 2012, 12:20:16 PM »
Quote from: IassaFTots on April 04, 2012, 09:27:46 PM
Are you sure you are not my boyfriend?????  You sound JUST like him. 


Send me nudie pics and I'll let you know.     :-)
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Re: I have regressed
« Reply #11 on: April 06, 2012, 10:22:07 AM »
Quote from: NHSparky on April 01, 2012, 10:06:37 AM
And am now making my own beer.  First batch got bottled yesterday.

Does this mean Nat Geo is going to come to my house and want to call me a "prepper"?

First batch was Oatmeal Stout.  Next one is going to be Raspberry Wheat.  Any other ideas?

WTF?!?!?!?  Raspberry Wheat??!?!?!?  You might as well call it "Queer Beer"........
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Re: I have regressed
« Reply #12 on: April 06, 2012, 10:23:23 AM »
Quote from: NHSparky on April 04, 2012, 01:05:32 PM
I'm glad I went with the secondary fermenter.  Not only does it cut down on the amount of sediment that gets bottled, but it also allows me to do more than one batch at a time should I ever become so motivated.

But the only problem with that becomes the fact that I have no way of labeling the bottles since none of the local brewery supplies sell labels.  I suppose a P-Touch would work, but where's the fun in that?  However, on the plus side, it would make cleaning/sanitizing the bottles a LOT easier.

A Printer & print some labels....... sheesh...... F'n Nukes!!!
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Re: I have regressed
« Reply #13 on: April 06, 2012, 11:34:59 AM »
Quote from: Thor on April 06, 2012, 10:22:07 AM
WTF?!?!?!?  Raspberry Wheat??!?!?!?  You might as well call it "Queer Beer"........

Never had any, I take it then.
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« Reply #14 on: April 06, 2012, 11:37:38 AM »
Quote from: Thor on April 06, 2012, 10:23:23 AM
A Printer & print some labels....... sheesh...... F'n Nukes!!!

Meh--too pricey.  Now back in the day when I went to the, "You stand there and boil shit while we do all the work" place, they had a "labeling" thing, where yes, you printed up a graphic on regular paper, ran it through, and put glue on one side (that would be the blank side, for the airdales here) then stick it to the bottle.

Only one problem--most standard inks don't like moisture very much.  And most objects like hands, clothes, carpets, etc., don't like running ink much either.
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Re: I have regressed
« Reply #15 on: April 06, 2012, 05:25:18 PM »
Quote from: Wineslob on April 05, 2012, 12:20:16 PM

Send me nudie pics and I'll let you know.     :-)

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That's all I got. 
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« Reply #16 on: April 16, 2012, 07:29:57 PM »
And the verdict is in, kids.

After two weeks of carbonating, I gave a couple away, and cracked one of them yesterday.

As coach would say, "Oh my."  You're doing this in George Takei's voice, aren't you?  Here, let me help you...

[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u2ALsvU50wQ[/youtube]



Now I'm not normally a huge fan of stouts, but holy sheet this was good.  Even managed to get hold of the folks who I gave them to in order to try them.  The response was universally (although a small universe) positive.

And now, for your musical enjoyment...

[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O-jOEAufDQ4[/youtube]
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« Reply #17 on: April 16, 2012, 07:39:31 PM »
So Sparky, when can I expect on the shelves of the local grocer??   :wink:
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« Reply #18 on: April 18, 2012, 03:46:41 PM »
What beer?  I've got just over a case left.  I can't have any until Monday, but I figure that'll last me about 2 weeks, tops.

And seeing that they can't call me in to work without giving me an admin day off, I might just start the next batch this weekend.  Raspberry wheat.

Yeah, Thor, go ahead and rag on it.  You would until you tasted it.  And it's still above 5 percent ABV, so it'll still knock ya on your butt.

Any suggestions for batch number three? (Probably won't brew it until mid-June, and it'll be ready early August or so.)
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Re: I have regressed
« Reply #19 on: April 18, 2012, 03:52:33 PM »
Quote from: NHSparky on April 18, 2012, 03:46:41 PM
What beer?  I've got just over a case left.  I can't have any until Monday, but I figure that'll last me about 2 weeks, tops.

And seeing that they can't call me in to work without giving me an admin day off, I might just start the next batch this weekend.  Raspberry wheat.

Yeah, Thor, go ahead and rag on it.  You would until you tasted it.  And it's still above 5 percent ABV, so it'll still knock ya on your butt.

Any suggestions for batch number three? (Probably won't brew it until mid-June, and it'll be ready early August or so.)

It will be warm then, so a Kolsch would be a good choice. 
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« Reply #20 on: April 18, 2012, 04:27:27 PM »
Quote from: NHSparky on April 18, 2012, 03:46:41 PM
What beer?  I've got just over a case left.  I can't have any until Monday, but I figure that'll last me about 2 weeks, tops.

And seeing that they can't call me in to work without giving me an admin day off, I might just start the next batch this weekend.  Raspberry wheat.

Yeah, Thor, go ahead and rag on it.  You would until you tasted it.  And it's still above 5 percent ABV, so it'll still knock ya on your butt.

Any suggestions for batch number three? (Probably won't brew it until mid-June, and it'll be ready early August or so.)


Go all grain.
My "Newcastle on Steroids":
12lbs 2 row pale malt
1-2 lbs Crystal malt
Kent Golding or any "English" hops you like, double up on how much you think you need. Usually 4 oz in the boil, and another 2-4 at the end, or dry hop it. If you want it more "American" use Cascade hops.
High alc tolerance ale yeast
Two stage fermentation

You should end up around 6.5% ABV, but it may take over a week for it to "run out". Let it.

After bottling let the poor stuff age for at least 4 weeks!    :rofl:

No Raspberry!    :hammer:

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« Reply #21 on: April 18, 2012, 04:45:14 PM »
Quote from: Wineslob on April 18, 2012, 04:27:27 PM

Go all grain.
My "Newcastle on Steroids":
12lbs 2 row pale malt
1-2 lbs Crystal malt
Kent Golding or any "English" hops you like, double up on how much you think you need. Usually 4 oz in the boil, and another 2-4 at the end, or dry hop it. If you want it more "American" use Cascade hops.
High alc tolerance ale yeast
Two stage fermentation

You should end up around 6.5% ABV, but it may take over a week for it to "run out". Let it.

After bottling let the poor stuff age for at least 4 weeks!    :rofl:

No Raspberry!    :hammer:



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Re: I have regressed
« Reply #22 on: April 18, 2012, 04:53:03 PM »
Hubby just did a Honey Wheat that came out really good.

So far, my favorite was a kit he got called "Horse's Ass: for those days when your boss is one and you just need a good beer." Not sure where he ordered it from.
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Re: I have regressed
« Reply #23 on: April 18, 2012, 04:54:16 PM »
Quote from: cmypay on April 18, 2012, 04:53:03 PM
Hubby just did a Honey Wheat that came out really good.

So far, my favorite was a kit he got called "Horse's Ass: for those days when your boss is one and you just need a good beer." Not sure where he ordered it from.
It looks like a mix for the Mr. Beer brewing kit.

I might have to give this a shot especially now that I have room for it.
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« Reply #24 on: April 18, 2012, 05:49:35 PM »
Quote from: NHSparky on April 18, 2012, 03:46:41 PM
What beer?  I've got just over a case left.  I can't have any until Monday, but I figure that'll last me about 2 weeks, tops.

And seeing that they can't call me in to work without giving me an admin day off, I might just start the next batch this weekend.  Raspberry wheat.

Yeah, Thor, go ahead and rag on it.  You would until you tasted it.  And it's still above 5 percent ABV, so it'll still knock ya on your butt.

Any suggestions for batch number three? (Probably won't brew it until mid-June, and it'll be ready early August or so.)
Raspberry beer sounds kinda good actually!!
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