Recent content by ihelix

My Home Depot 10 gallon water cooler MLT warped after the 1st brew. I had to tighten down the bulkead, I can hear water inside the insulation now, but no cracks yet. I only have 5 brews with this setup. Crossing fingers, I don't have cracks anytime soon.

During the mash, the smoke aroma was quite evident...now during the boil, the smokiness has been subdued. Of course, I have been smoking an Indian Tabac cigar during the boil and the smokey aroma may be overpowered. Will posts results in a month or so. If I die beside my brewpot with...

Any brewers out there brewed/brewing with the Briess Cherry Wood Smoked Malt? I am brewing this tomorrow evening; I have not tried the Cherry Wood Smoked Malt before, but the Charlie Papazian article discussing this malt in Zymurgy caught my eye. Not sure how my ratios will work out, I...

From across the state...welcome to HBT

Welcome aboard...I have found tons of great brewing information on HBT. Go Bucks!

I read Zymurgy and BYO...both are great. I don't think I would want just one or the other...I can never have too much homebrew information.

Welcome....good to see more Buckeyes on the board.

Welcome...I am new here as well and getting back into brewing after a few years hiatus.

Ruination Two Hearted Stone IPA Torpedo 471

Enjoyed a Stone 13th last weekend....great aroma and well balanced beer. Always look forward to their anniversary brews.

I was at the Marietta Brewing Company in June, they seem to be a bit off on their brewing quality...we tried several of their brews and most seemed soured or phenolic. I do like their scotch ale, but it is never available.

Just a bit north of you in Caldwell; I am in Marietta quite often...always liked the downtown/campus areas.

Hello all, I am getting back into the world of homebrewing; a quick rundown of my brewing history. Brewed since '96, started with extracts and migrated to AG. In '05, I lost all my equipment due to a garage fire (not related to my brewing). Have not brewed since. Very much looking forward...