Recent content by Bokeh

All of my family comes here for Christmas. Plenty of food and drinks to go around. My house is the place where, if you don't have anywhere to go on Christmas, you're welcome here. Should be a good time for sure.

First time I'm off for the entire weekend in 12 years. I'm going to enjoy it.

I've gotten it down to a steady 66 degrees. Still getting action out of the airlock, but seems like it has slowed a little. I'm not too worried...it's only been 2 days.

Thanks, Guys.

No worries. I might, one day, brew my own. That's the beauty of this hobby.

Actually, that sounds better than the O'Fallon. I wish I could try it..

That sounds like it would be really good. Does it taste anything like O'Fallon Chocolate Cherry?

I've been keeping a close eye on it. Its staying constant...so far. I'm getting a good amount of bubbles out of the airlock too. I'll continue to monitor closely and hope it doesn't go too high.

Got it all done at about 9:30 central time. House smells AMAZING! Took a small sample out and tasted it....not horrible, but not great. I know it will get better with time, so I'm not sweating it. It's currently sitting at 68 degrees and the basement has been steady between 68 and 70 for the...

I would, but I have somewhere to be later.

Just realized that I spelled it wrong. Ferocious, not Fericious...too excited, I guess.

Just added the extract, and waiting for it to boil again. I hate the waiting, but I know it will be worth it in the end.

Though it's a little later than I'd initially hoped, I finally got the time to brew my first batch. Steeped the grains so far, and about to add the malt. The house smells awesome. I'm really excited to get this going. I'll probably update this in a little while, too. I also just wanted to...

Great shots, guys!