Recent content by BruBrus

Thanks for the writeup, Arpolis. The process required of a sake-brewer makes it seem much more like an art than making beer or mead.

Seconding Valley Malt in Hadley, MA!

Hey sursole, how did the re-pitching go? Did this turn out alright?

I'm interested as well.

Glad you revived the thread, Nateo. I've come across some malted spelt from my local malthouse (perhaps the rarest sentence in brewing), and the plan is to brew it up with some T-58, Magnum, and Cascade this week. Rough recipe outline follows: 5 lbs American 2row 4 lbs spelt 1 lb crystal...

What a read! As an under-employed twenty-something Massachusetts resident, I would like to say... Nah, never mind. Judge me if you will, you silly generalist. :cross:

I know from experience that it can be tough to find English language books in China, but if you can order online (or by some quirk of fate), get a copy of Sacred and Herbal Healing Beers by Stephen Buhner. There are loads of recipes in there using various herbs instead of hops. It's an...

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Awesome. Was waiting for photos. :mug: It looks like some sort of boiler or cadaver-toaster.

My "Skyrim Ale" turned into "Skyrim Screwdriver Ale" after flameout, but it was a tasty brew.

I also drain the outdoor pipes in winter and just turn them on for wort-chilling and drain them again when finished. Our valve is easily accessible in the basement and it's only wasting a few cups of water (which could be reused). Gotta bring the hose in/out though, because it always seems to...

Your compassion for humanity really shines through when you "fear" for me. Thank you. :mug:

Awesome pics, guys. I'll be joining the club in spring!

It was definitely more on the malty side and could maybe use a bit more hop all around. HOWEVER, this was before I started doing late extract additions. I was doing full boil, but I think my hop utilization is better now that the wort isn't so sweet during hopping, so the next time I brew this...

My 3rd batch ever was a light session ale that was super approachable by any palate. I've been meaning to circle back around and brew it again, but I'm still experimenting with other styles. Anyways: 6gal water 4.5 lbs. Munton's Light DME 1 lb. Carapils .75 lb. Crystal 20L .25 oz. Sterling...