Recent content by BsmtBrewer

I asked this in another thread, but just in case others will see it here: Anyone using a Waste King Legned or Insinkerator Evolution who can comment on whether the seeds get ground and how well they work? I am trying to decide between these two disposals. I like that the Insinkerator has...

Anyone using a Waste King Legned or Insinkerator Evolution who can comment on whether the seeds get ground? I am trying to decide between these two disposals. I like that the Insinkerator has a stainless grinding chamber, but worry that the multi-stage grinding might be too fine. It is...

Has anybody done a garlic beer with good results? I'd really like to hear about it and see the recipe. I think it could be a great thing, but would like to hear about what quantities and when to add worked best. I'm thinking adding some roasted cloves to secondary might be good.

Yeah, I agree that it is quite a lot of stuff to add to the boil. That's why I'm suspicious that it is the cause of my problems. But, I wanted to get twice as much nettle flavor, so that's why I doubled them. So do you think a shorter boil and/or dry hopping might help get rid of the...

The herb is stinging nettles. I used 1 gallon (fresh, packed) in the first batch that was successful and 2-3 in those that failed. Boiled 20 min. Thanks.

Hello All, New to the forum. I've been trying to brew some beers with a lot of herbs which I am boiling for about 20 min., but I keep ending up with vinegar-like off flavors. First batch came out good using about 1 gallon fresh herbs, but I wanted the flavor to be stronger. Next batch...