Recent content by AlterBrewer

Thanks for the kind words! But if you want to see trolling, I think you've come to the wrong place. I really don't want to argue, people. Why the nitpicking? Some have countered my posts in a proper manner, some haven't. I would just like to see it more civil.

Basically, what I'm saying is, that I brew in disregard of some of the accepted scientific facts. If you choose to brew by the book, or anything in between my methods and the book, then great! My point is you can be a minimalist and just do what is easier or quicker if you have...

Out of what you listed, I only pay attention to mash temps and gravity readings. I just don't worry anymore trying to keep a steady mash temp, as long as I'm within several degrees.

Yea, I kinda of expected it. Maybe it's my long winded first post. I didn't feel like going back and editing it like it was a book. I could of worded a few things differently, so I wouldn't have been as misunderstood. Also, though, you can see how rumors get started. Just because I busted...

I own a bottling wand and racking cane. For the most part, I've siphoned since it disturbs the trub, less. But it is easier to just pick up a gallon jug and pour, when I'm using a gallon jug fermenter. It depends on the size of the fermenter. I guess because I haven't experienced oxidized...

Yes, oxidation is a real issue, but do you really get it pre-bottling? Could it be that the yeast take care of the oxygen while the bottles are carbonating? If anyone knows the answer for sure, then input, I'm here to learn. I just haven't noticed any difference in taste from pouring vs...

Airborne: Out of all the people, I think you have enjoyed my thread the most!

Not meant to be arrogant. Just being honest. Taste is subjective! I just mentioned this to make a point, that my beer ain't that bad!

I'm aware that this forum is progressive. I've been reading this forum for over a year. Did you actually read my posts? You can't seriously think that all this is mainstream? If anyone is Pissed off, it's you! If you don't like my thread, then move on, bro! I think you're nitpicking...

What's so bad about Longhammer, I don't get it? I haven't tried the one's you've mentioned, but I have tried a couple that had so much hop "flavor" and aroma that they were disgusting. What you are saying as well, is subjective. Another very good IPA from the past, was made by Saranac...

This thread is aptly named because: No Chill and BIAB are NOT the standard brewing procedures. This should go without saying. Man, do you know what the proponents of these two methods had to endure just to get these two methods accepted? They're STILL impuned. Just because "many" on this...

I've already tried many bottled macro and micro brews in my time. Honestly, I have yet to find one that tastes as good as one from my best batches. Prison Hootch? Get outta here! You would be very welcome to try one of mine if you were close by. I think you would be quite surprised.

Just remembered something else I've done differently, that in the end, I could discern no difference. I researched partial boil AG, but found most people scorning the practice. I went ahead and tried it twice, and I couldn't see any difference in the outcome. Since I only boil for 20-25...

I have only tried secondary twice. Too much trouble for someone like me. Didn't see any clearer beer or better tasting beer. Good idea if you only have one fermenter, though, so you can ferment another batch.

Oh, yes, sorry for my oversight. SG of water is 1. Thanks.