Recent content by blebo33

Has anyone else participated in the Gallup Poll related to beer and other alcohols? They called my cell last Thursday and asked a bunch of questions about what types/brands of beer I drink, how often I drink and my opinion of a bunch of different beers. The caller was a little confused when I...

+5 gallons of Edwort's Robust Porter 19,050 gallons

Notty worked fine for me, actually, a little too good! Brewed on 8/22, airlock bubbling happily within 12 hours. Checked on it this morning and the top had blown off my Ale Pail! I was using a 3 piece airlock, it got clogged, boom. Nothing hit the ceiling but it made a pretty big mess around the...

I am planning to brew this one on Sunday (can't wait!) This is my first time using flaked barley. Do I crush it with the rest of the grains or just throw it in as is?

The one thing that worries me is that by not boiling your priming sugar, it is not sterile so you are risking an infection in your bottles by doing it this way. Also, you probably don't want to be stirring the wort after fermentation is complete which can cause oxidation. Next time, don't be so...

1306 + 5 =1311

Hi guys, First, this site is awesome, I wish that I had discovered it before my first attempt. I started a Brewer's Best IPA kit on Saturday, 1/10. Starting Gravity was 1.050 (right on the money). My airlock was bubbling nicely by the next day but since then, there have been no bubbles. I...

Good to see some locals! I was actually at the Rofo Fox last night. I really enjoyed the Oddessy IPA, it packs a punch! I think it was something like 8.4%

Hi All, Just writing to introduce myself. The wife got me some brewing equipment for Christmas and it looks like I will finally have some free time this weekend to attempt my first batch. I have a Brewers Best IPA kit. This site is awesome! During the past couple days of reading I feel...