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05-05-2009, 05:22 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Central Illinois
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About to deploy for a year
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I've been brewing for a little less than a year now and am completely hooked. I'm in the Army and about to deploy for about a year and want to start a few batches before I leave. I'm not setup for all grain so will be brewing 4 batches of... something. I know I'm going to do a barleywine... any good extract recipes that come to mind? Any suggestions of brews that'll last the year with little attention. I'm going to have a hell of a party when I get back.  
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05-05-2009, 05:37 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Central NY
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Hey man you can make room for a 1 gallon fermenting jug cant you TAKE THE HOBBY WITH YOU!!! LOL
p.s. a big thank you for doing the service that most of us (including me) are to much of a coward to do.
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Originally Posted by Joos
Beer fairies help me out all the time.They sprinkle the magic stay awake till you pitch the yeast dust,and everything works out great.It's those damn THC gnomes that say NO! You must pass out and F up your beer!
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05-05-2009, 05:38 AM
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Location: Orlando, FL
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An imperial stout would work well. A year would give it plenty of time to mellow the flavors.
I'm not sure if you're into fruit beers, but a true lambic would be a great idea. Those are supposed to age around 1 year before they're drinkable.
Good luck with whatever you choose!!! Be safe.
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Primary: Billy Corrigan Ale, malted cider experiment, Optimator clone
Secondary: Sorachi Ace IPA
Bottled: Dark Lord Clone Imperial Stout, Winter 2010 Spiced Ale Ambassador Brown Ale, Michigan Berry pLambic
Kegged: Old Woodward ESB, Strawberry Blonde
On Deck: Honey brown ale, dry stout
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05-05-2009, 05:41 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Central NY
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id say go with a high gravity ale, that will be a nice welcome home at the end of your tour
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"Always do sober what you said you'd do drunk. That will teach you to keep your mouth shut."
Ernest Hemmingway.
"He was a wise man who invented beer."
Plato.
Quote:
Originally Posted by Joos
Beer fairies help me out all the time.They sprinkle the magic stay awake till you pitch the yeast dust,and everything works out great.It's those damn THC gnomes that say NO! You must pass out and F up your beer!
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05-05-2009, 05:51 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Central Illinois
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Originally Posted by Gildog
id say go with a high gravity ale, that will be a nice welcome home at the end of your tour
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I'm not sure that taking the hobby with me would be such a good idea. A guy got busted on my first trip over there with some booze and got busted way down... they tried to court martial him. On the other hand.. they were nice enough to let us have 3 beers in Ireland on our way back... I got drunk on 8 beers for the first time since I was 16. Gotta get caught to get in trouble.
Would it hurt to leave the beer in the secondary all year? I don't think I'm going to have time to bottle it. |
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05-05-2009, 05:58 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Central NY
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are you using glass carboys or plastic bottles or buckets, i wouldnt trust anything plastic for a year, it'll oxidize the beer
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"Always do sober what you said you'd do drunk. That will teach you to keep your mouth shut."
Ernest Hemmingway.
"He was a wise man who invented beer."
Plato.
Quote:
Originally Posted by Joos
Beer fairies help me out all the time.They sprinkle the magic stay awake till you pitch the yeast dust,and everything works out great.It's those damn THC gnomes that say NO! You must pass out and F up your beer!
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05-05-2009, 06:58 AM
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Subversive Brewing
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Spokane, Wa
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Honestly,
Brew a few really good simple brews to hold you over when you get home ! I think that trying to hold something in a carboy for a year might not work out to good!!
If you want something to age, I would do most of it in bottles that way you don't need someone watching your carboys all the time !
How long do you have before you ship out ?
PM me I have a few suggestions for you,
Welcome to HBT.
-Jason
I return from the middle east in AUG!
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Drinking beer is like sex, you can pound them fast and be finished before everyone else, or take your time and enjoy the ride.
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05-05-2009, 08:48 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: San Antonio, Texas
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I brewed the 999 Barleywine and started a strawberry mead before I left. I've been over here since September so I am getting close to getting home and enjoying them.
Just like Cheeto, PM me if you have any questions. Where are you located in IL? I live right next to Scott AFB.
-Matt
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05-05-2009, 09:18 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Spokane, Wa
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Another thing to keep in mind is that they won't really check your bags on the way over here and they sell apple juice by the gallon here at the PX in Iraq. A couple dry packs of good Ale yeast over here and..... hint hint
Start a good imperial stout and a 5gal Apfelwein, will both age nicely while gone.
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05-05-2009, 10:01 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Atlanta, GA
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I think if you can get a batch (any style) brewed and bottled (you have 3 week yet?) would be best for long term.
It looks like you're going to avoid taking anything to get busted, going dry for a year isn't the end of the world and not worth the risk. Take care of yourself and stay safe.
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