Recent content by diceratops

I started with extract kits, then moved to extract w/o kits, then moved to all-grain. I would do it all the same again, if I had to. Starting with extract allowed me to dial in a few key parts of the process (essentially reducing the number of variables), so I think it significantly reduced the...

I'm a paleontologist, and so usually use geological or paleontological names for my brews. For example...Bonedigger Brown Ale. Eagle Face Oatmeal Stout (I named a new species of dinosaur, Aquilops, whose name translates as "eagle face"). etc. All of my pale ales and IPAs are named for...

I'm going to (gently) disagree with the suggestions to go into all-grain sooner rather than later. The big, big advantage of starting with extract brewing is that the equipment investment is much less - no mash tun, no worry about sparge, etc. It's a chance to dial in other aspects of the...