Brewing with... snow? - Page 4

**BBKing** · 02-12-2010, 03:06 AM

I cant help but laugh at what the neighbors would think when they see you outside shoveling snow into a plastic bucket.

"What is that crazy bastard up to now?"

Just make sure that you laugh hysterically and maybe dance a jig.

**Brewmoor** · 02-12-2010, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by GearJammer

I like this idea, and wouldn't mind trying it myself, or like Brewmoor, with Colorado mountain lake water.

A little OT, and not wanting to be a total buzzkill, such craziness might be illegal (of course) in Colorado

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/tom-christopher/a-colorado-watershed_b_209937.html

Oh for sure. Water is worth more then gold in this state. There are more water rights lawyers per capita in this state then any other I think.

This would be a on the sly project. For research purposes

**Brewmoor** · 02-12-2010, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by jdp

when you melt the snow, be sure to put some water in the bottom of the pot before turning on the heat. scalded snow makes horrible tasting water.

Good point. When you go to back country huts in the winter. You get all your water from snow. They have big kettles with ball valves on them. You go outside and scoop up some snow and sit it on the wood stove. Inevitably someone "dry" melts the snow. You can definatly taste it.

evsjeep527 · 02-14-2010, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by jdp

when you melt the snow, be sure to put some water in the bottom of the pot before turning on the heat. scalded snow makes horrible tasting water.

This is good to know, I've never melted snow for drinking water before so I wouldn't have known that. Thanks.

I'll let you guys know how it goes. I'll be "collecting" my water soon.

And as far as the neighbors go, they already know I'm a crazy bastard. LOL

**TheBroonery** · 02-15-2010, 12:08 PM

During the blizzards here in MD last week I used the snow to chill my wort after the boil. It worked out pretty good just placing the kettle in the snow with an umbrella over it to keep the falling snow out of it. Kinda need 30" of snow to do it though.

Chaos_Being · 02-15-2010, 06:35 PM

Nice idea! I'm tempted to do the same with the huge amount of snow I have at my place (28 inches from the first storm, then 24 from the second.)

soGGy · 12-01-2011, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by TheBroonery

During the blizzards here in MD last week I used the snow to chill my wort after the boil. It worked out pretty good just placing the kettle in the snow with an umbrella over it to keep the falling snow out of it. Kinda need 30" of snow to do it though.

I'm surprised your BK didn't sink right to the bottom. Bumping an old thread as I'm looking to brew with snow soon. Anyone do this yet? I'd like to hear about it!

**birvine** · 12-01-2011, 12:30 PM

I haven't yet, but seeing as they make vodka with melted iceberg chunks plus we live in a 'fairly' pristine part of the world I think I'll give it a try with some fresh snowfall.

I'd like to hear of others' experiences, too.

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inthewoods247 · 02-23-2012, 03:18 AM

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Originally Posted by BBKing

I cant help but laugh at what the neighbors would think when they see you outside shoveling snow into a plastic bucket.

"What is that crazy bastard up to now?"

Just make sure that you laugh hysterically and maybe dance a jig.

i've been getting looks all day lol,

sorry to res an old thread but anything ever come of the snow beer? I live in steamboat springs CO and we just had about 70" of powder in like 3 days so i decieded to give it a shot.(well at least the making water part as of now) of course the water will be filtered, and i have no idea what to make yet

Wetpaperbag · 02-23-2012, 04:13 AM

It is a cool idea. But if you have lots of industrialization or farming in your area you might want to pass. All the chemicals that evaporate into the air will end up in the snow. Not all that stuff you want to drink, even after you boil your water. My aunt lives in an area of Montana that has lots of farming which means lots of fertilizers pumped into the ground. If you use their well water for sun tea the water will react and actually coagulate and congeal. According to the county water inspector it is considered safe for consumption, but they pass and drink bottled water. So if I were you, unless you know what is in that snow, I would pass.