Recent content by hopwortsbrew

As the title implies, I am in possession of a 10.4 gallon whiskey barrel:ban:, of which I plan on putting an Old Rasputin clone in. Thing is I just got it. It was a gift. I have no idea as what to do to keep it in tip top shape until I am ready to brew the clone, sometime at the end of the...

Old thread but I had a question. I recently came across a 6.9 barrel of whiskey as an early birthday present. It smells glorious! Do you guys think that is too big for us 5 gallon batchers? Or should I chug this thing away? Thanks for your suggestions!

HOLY CRAP... This beer is great. Waited patiently and cracked one open and wow! Mouthfeel lingers for a long time, tastes great, bitter is spot on, hops really shine. I just couldnt be happier. Thanks for the advice everyone!

I just meant everything is moving into it then. I have heard 3 weeks in primary, and 2 in bottle, but how does that equation work with a secondary coming into play to utilize the cherries? 2 weeks in primary, 2 weeks or three in secondary? I'm thinking at LEAST 2 weeks in primary. I started...

ALoha friends. So my red is carbing up in my bottles and I must say, it is quite tasty. So I decided hey, my Wife really enjoys cherry wheats and I might as well make a true relaxing beer, one I can enjoy after a hike or surfing and just relax so heres what I got: 7 LBS wheat malt extract...

Welcome, Guy. I once hailed from MD (Ft. Meade) but I am on the island of Oahu right now. Should be back in a couple of years. You studied yeast biology? Awesome! THat should give you a one up on the edge here.

What trail head do you hike? I have been hitting up 3 peaks for a few weeks now. Getting ready to tackle k1 with a couple buddies for an overnight hike. For you mainlanders, check out "K1 Oahu Hawaii" on youtube. EPIC

I'm new too. felt overwhelmed but this site has a lot of resources. You'll be fine!

Ok, so here is a picture of plan b. Decided to rack her up to clear it up along with the gelatin technique. I would like to let her sit at room temperature, but alas, electricity is quite expensive when you live in paradise, so the A/C is going to have to go off. So I am going to try and fill...

Wow so many schools of thought here, it's a bit overwhelming. Think I will try the gelatin though, sounds easy enough. Roughly though, after you bottle, for an ale that is amberish pale, do you need to let it settle in the bottles? How long for carbonation? Funny bit, whenever I have a bbq...

There is a group, they are meeting at the kona brew pub on the 20th. It's called homebrewers on pacific shores(hops). Maybe sometime this summer we can group up and make a batch of some good brews. I have been wanting to make a good kona coffee porter for a while now.

wai' anae? Awesome! I go to electric beach every now and again to snorkel a bit. I think the next kit I get is going to be from amazon though.

I practically live in Kailua, with how often I am there, such as tonight for a kegger for st. paddys day. Only got a few more years out here before the big move back to Maryland.

yeah, its a 5. I thought so myself that it would taste hoppy, seemed like a lot of hops. But alas, it still tastes good. I think the place I bought it from said the hops would mellow some. He said I could wait 10-14 days. But she has been sitting at 1.02 for a while. Think it will drop...

Shes an extract with 1 3/4 pounds of specialty. I did start a new thread in the beginner brew thread with even more details.