Recent content by Goathouse

Making Hefe for the first time so not too worried about it being clear. Thanks for the advice. I appreciate it very much.

Thanks Hex. My basement is in the mid 50's so maybe it will be ok. But I think I better rig up blow off just in case.

Been reading some posts on the boards referencing high krausen with Wyeast 1007. Should I rig up my fermenter with a decent size blow off tube? Any pics or tips here would be appreciated. From reading the post I take it the small bubbler doesn't cut it with this yeast.

That looks fantastic. How long and at what temp do you smoke at? I've wanted to start smoking for a while, but like everything worth while, it takes time and with all the other things I do, time is sometimes hard to find

Many thanks everyone. Lots to think about and give a try. Brew well...and brew often.

Thanks guys. By the time I get done buying everything over the years for brewing beer my wife is going to kill me. My local brew supply was having a food drive, which was a perfect excuse for the wife, and for me to head over and get some more goodies. I told them they should have a food...

What's the word on brewing software for a Mac? Anyone using anything good for a mac?

That would work as well.

The blone ales should be a little malty with just enough hops to balance it out.

.5oz amarillo at start of boil .5oz at about 30 minutes

Thanks Mixedbrewer.

The flour was suggested from one source to help with the cloudy appearance of hefe, but I'll leave it out based on feedback. 5oz Magnum (bittering) - 60 min .5oz Cascade - 35 min .5oz Willamette -40 min

Sounds like a formula conversion issue. Give this a look at see if it helps you. http://morebeer.com/learn_vids/vids_refract

Thanks. LOL. The yeast helps a little doesn't it. I am using Weast 1007. Thanks for the look.

I have a couple of brews under my belt now and it seems they have all gotten better over time. My last IPA didn't start tasting really good until four weeks after bottling. Patience is a good virtue when brewing beer.