Recent content by HomeBrewMatt

Sammy Smith is good I had it in the city at an ale house one night. I cant say I enjoy stouts as much from the bottle. For some reason the pub can always tastes better. Definately try a Young's Oatmeal or if you like chocolate flavored beers the Double chocolate is really good too.

I can agree Guiness is good if served properly. To many bartenders really dont know how to properly serve Guiness. But even so its good to know that most places you go to will have it available so you not stuck drink watered down crap like Bud or Coors.

Whats your favorite stout? Id have to say Young's Oatmeal Stout has to be my favorite. My runners up are Beamish Irish Stout and Imperial Stout from my local brewhaus(Blackforest). It has too be in the pub cans too sooooooo good :D

Old Speckled Hen is good stuff I picked up a 4 of it and Wexford in the pub cans it was very good. Although I liked both I enjoyed the Wexford better. I love beers that have a creamy head and its cool to watch them rise up after you pour it.

Ill be sure to let you know the progress. :p

I picked up "Homebrewing for Dummies" at Barnes and Noble. I found it too be a really good book.

Thanks for the help. I think it just took some extra time for the pack to swell ive never had that problem before but I read in my recipe book that shipping conditions can cause lag time for activation. I finished my wort last night and added my yeast just now, hopefully all will turn out...

Sorry I havent gotten the chance too introduce myself but im having a slight problem with my Wyeast smack pack and could use some help. Ive used the Wyeast products before but never expierenced a problem. The problem that im having is that the pack hasnt expanded yet and its been close to 12...