Recent content by basement_brewer

I made a beer with coconut extract and it started out way too strong but its died down quite a bit and is in good balance with the other flavors. I used about .75oz for a 5 gallon batch. Mixed right into the bottling bucket before I bottled.

Thanks for the tips.. My plan was to add honey either at flameout or 2-3 days into primary fermentation (as suggested by someone at my LHBS). The problem is im trying to brew this for a friends surprise B-day party some im going all or nothing. Hope it works out

Went to Founders Brewery a few days ago and tried their Dry-Hopped Honey Wheat and wanted to try and make my own. This is my first time making and doing a partial mash (have done 3-4 extracts before). Let me know if you think it needs any tweeking. If will be sure to post tasting notes once i do...

I'm thinking about doing an extract version of this myself since this would only be my 3rd brew. I was just wondering if you followed the extract recipe posted in this thread or if you made up your own. Also was wondering what you meant by unbalanced? too hoppy? too lemony? too malty? Also...

I recently brewed up a batch of Nut Brown Ale.. I really wanted to add some cinnamon flavor but my dad is slightly allergic to cinnamon so couldnt add anything into the beer before bottling because I plan on sharing a good amount with him. My question is how is the best way to add some...

Wow thanks for all the great info.. Yea i plan on using 80L in my recipe as well. I will probably end up using a syrup much like the one you have in your recipe (which looks and sounds amazing, def on the make soon list) The syrup also looks to add color and head retention which I believe I...

Hi, I want to add a bit of caramel taste to my beer. I've looked up how to make candi sugar by basically caramelizing sugar on the stove top or oven. My question is when to add this to get appropriate flavor and mouthfeel and also how much to add. Also is this the best way to add such a flavor...

yea for 5 gallons.. looking around more i decided to go with pale malt.. should i still drop the chocolate malt down then?

Wasn't sure when to add the caramelized sugar.. Guessed based on other recipes, again any and all help is welcomed :D

This is my first post. I just got into brewing and am already addicted. My first brew a English Nut Brown Ale is still in the secondary and I already have to make another. I'm trying to make a robust porter with chocolate and caramel hints in it and a finish of toasted coconut much like a...