Recent content by dtarman

My first Cream Ale was brewed July 4. I probably brewed with California yeast. It was initially terrible and I mixed it with fruit juice to make Shandys. However in early September it got good, and now it is incredibly delicious. My second cream Ale is just 11 days old and is still in...

I brewed my second Cream Ale two days ago. 5.5 # pale 2 row One box instant grits A container of leftover white rice from take out A packet of deluxe rice with brown rice, wild rice and quinoa. Williamette and Mt. Hood hops. 90 minute boil. I used the Belgian trappist yeast and it's bubbling...

I bottled this July 26, and it was initially almost undrinkable. Six weeks later it is fantastic and has a wonderful taste and pleasant feel. I'm going to brew another batch.

I did all grain, mashed 30 minutes at 120° and 45 minutes at 150°, stirring frequently. I did a 60 minute boil, and used my immersion cooler. I shook up the WLP 500 and poured it right into the wort. The next morning I remembered I hadn't added the sugar. I siphoned out a quart, discarded a...

I wanted to note my Doyle's Wicked Ale recipe, as I hope to make it again soon. Mash 9.33 lb US 2 row pale malt, with 1/2 lb US crystal malt and 4 oz US chocolate malt. 122° for 30 minutes, 150° for 60 minutes. Boil for 45 minutes, then add 3/4 oz Brewer's Gold hops. Total boil 90 minutes At...

I would like to grow some hops, this is about the right time to get started. Just tell me what to send you for a root or two. Thanks.

Jerry Papazian says once hops plants are well established, you can take chunks from their roots and start new plants. I live in SW PA, and would love to start growing hops if anyone wants to share.

Can I get a rhizome from you?