Recent content by Cheshire_Cat

Brewed this last month just put it on tap tonight. Not carbed but still tastes fantastic. Realized after reading the recipe here (copied it straight from the show) I missed the Munich Malt lol. Still going to compare to the orginial and see how close it is. Besides it gives me a reason to...

Another nod to Crazy Horse. Got some at party as I "secret santa" gift. Was pretty pleased since I was under 21. The stuff is vile. I think I saw it at the liqure store for $1.99 for a 40. Old E is up there, my college roommates go to favorite. Lastly the plain wrap beer my friends bought for a...

I've checked out all the books listed and they are all really great. But as beginninger moving to intermediate realm Brewing Classic Styles was a great complement to How to Brew (my other favorite book). Gives a good base on any style you can think of. Also I would recommend...

Drinking my English Mild. Keg is about to kick :(. I also tried KBC (Trader Joes) Pumpkin Ale, which was horrible. Tasted like really old spices. I think my sink enjoyed it though. :)

Great guys! Thanks!!! I've actually had really bad luck brewing this beer. I am doing a Decshutes Red Chair clone and have had an infection in the beer both times I brewed it. I was starting to think the world was against me on this one! :( I do plan to decant, I usually do. :mug:

So I was just about to get started brewing this afternoon and checked on my starter. I gave it a little sniff and there was a very sharp sour smell to it. I tasted it and didn't get any sour flavors but there was a definite sour smell. Could this be my first infected starter? Thought I would...