1990dtgl98

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So here's the deal. I have boarded the bandwagon and am currently converting my chest freezer into a 3-tap kegerator.

I have gone faster than planned, and as a result, I want to have my first keg-tapping party for the Pats-Colts game on the 21st (GO COLTS!).

I was wondering what beers I should brew that can go from grain to glass in that short a time. I'll need something that can ferment in 2 weeks and carb/condition in a week (figuring that's the best ratio). This is also my first attempt at all grain, so I don't want to get too rediculous.

I can only brew during the weekends, hence why this coming weekend is the only good opportunity for me.

I also wanted a little variety. I know I cant really do a high ABV beer in the timeframe, so I wanted as many flavors as I could get. Here's what I was thinking:

1.) Vienna/Northern Brewer SMaSH (for a hoppy beer for me)
2.) BM's Centennial Blonde (seems to be a crowd pleaser, maybe his Cream of 3 crops would be a "lighter" and better choice for the football game?)
3.) Citrus hefeweizen (since I heard they can ferment fast)

I'm all open to suggestions however!

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Future: IPA, MO/Citra SMaSH

Primary: Air

Secondary: Air

Bottled/kegged: Sweet cream Stout (variations: vanilla and vanilla/coffee), "Apfelweizen", Imperial IPA, English Brown Ale, Honey Hefe.

TipsyDragon

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the hefe will probably work out good. wheat beers are meant to be consumed young. no clue about the others.

Reno_eNVy

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Well I hate to toot my own horn but I'm drunk and can't think of anything else.

Check out my Honey Orange Hefeweizen.

When made it last my sister wanted it for a house warming party and asked me to do it 2 weeks ahead of time. Got that sucker done in 10 days.

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Primary: air and sadness
Kegged: Southeast Asian Wit
Bottled: Light American Lager (5/13/12), Sahti (from keg), English Barleywine (brewed 9/26/09 -- bottled 5/5/10)

LET'S GO LA!
LA CAMPIONE!
PLAY FOR GLORY, THE GLORY LA!

akryder

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Hefe is the way to go. They're best when they're fresh.

1990dtgl98

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Actually Reno, I saw that about 10 seconds after I posted. I was going to use almost your exact recipe, but change a few small things (add some spice perhaps).

So a hefe is definitely in. What about my other 2 taps? I would like a more bitter beer for myself, and maybe a simple low grain party beer for the third.

SMaSH and Centennial blonde sound good? I just don't want 3 beers that "kinda" taste the same.

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Future: IPA, MO/Citra SMaSH

Primary: Air

Secondary: Air

Bottled/kegged: Sweet cream Stout (variations: vanilla and vanilla/coffee), "Apfelweizen", Imperial IPA, English Brown Ale, Honey Hefe.

Reno_eNVy

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Well in that case I'd do BM's Centennial Blonde and Bee Cave Brewery Haus Pale Ale.

That should give you decent variety

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Primary: air and sadness
Kegged: Southeast Asian Wit
Bottled: Light American Lager (5/13/12), Sahti (from keg), English Barleywine (brewed 9/26/09 -- bottled 5/5/10)

LET'S GO LA!
LA CAMPIONE!
PLAY FOR GLORY, THE GLORY LA!

BrookdaleBrew

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I was going to suggest BM's Centennial Blond before I even saw that you were thinking about that one. Just brewed that one myself not too long ago (with some slight adjustments) and it is delicious. Probably the best beer I've made yet!

mychalg9

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Just out of curiosity, how much did the freezer and keg setup cost total? Im looking into something similar for myself when I have the funds

j1laskey

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Go Pats !

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Primary: 550 Stout, Olde Zomby Woof
Secondary: The Return of Cthulhu
Kegged: E.at S.ki B.eer, Pirate Strong Ale, Orange Agent, Apple Bottom Graff
The Secretion Brewery

Let's think it over and stop making sense

sportscrazed2

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woot colts fan just had to throw that out there