Recent content by Jumbo82

Yes, it would taste delicious after a couple months in the keg.

awesome, thanks!

Anyone know of any vendors who still have any of these hops in stock? I feel like I've been to every site I know and I can't seem to find any of them. I need them to dry hop my Golden IPA. I'd hate to have to discontinue this beer until the new crop comes in... Anyway, I'm willing to pay a...

I'm throwing my hat in the ring as well

Yes, some of the flavors in my beers changed when I ramped them up to one barrel. This is likely due in part to the change in temperature that occurs in a one barrel fermentation compared to a 5 or 10 gallon batch. Other variables that may have played a roll include switching from propane to...

Thanks everyone! I'll contact Whalen tomorrow. I've met a couple of SCORE people at functions in the past, might be time I give one of them a call. Better late than never!

As some of you already know, I have a one barrel brewery in Holderness, NH called Squam Brewing LLC. Up until now, I have operated without any insurance on my business. But I may need to bite the bullet and get some. I'm hoping someone out there can help me make an informed decision. There...

I've been using dry yeast for the ease of use and repeatability. I don't have worry about under pitching from a failed starter, or contamination from reusing yeast. Buying fresh dry yeast is fairly inexpensive and to me is worth the piece of mind. So far I'm happy with the results.

I get all of my labels printed by Smith and Town Printers up in Berlin, NH http://www.smithandtownprinters.com. I typically get them printed off in batches of 1000, but they will also print off smaller quantities of 250 or 500 if I'm doing a custom batch of beer or something. I couldn't be...

Oh yes, as a homebrewer I would definitely be exceeding the 200G limit. But I have a Brewer's Notice from the TTB and a Beverage Manufacturer's license from the New Hampshire Liquor Commission, so the sky is the limit now :).

We use temperature tolerant yeast and leave the fermenters at ambient temp, which we hold in the mid 60s year round. Its been working well so far.

We get our bottles drop shipped from Crosby and Baker. $6.95 per case, plus $128 per pallet for freight. Works out to around $8 per case.

I use precision hydrometers for original and final gravity readings. If you don't have a set, I highly recommend them over the cheap universal hydrometers (much easier to get an accurate reading). I use the refractometer for taking readings during the sparge, pre-boil, and mid-boil. If you don't...

The Hangover "What now? Let me tell you what now. I'ma call a coupla hard, pipe-hittin' ******s, who'll go to work on the homes here with a pair of pliers and a blow torch. You hear me talkin', hillbilly boy? I ain't through with you by a damn sight. I'ma get medieval on your ass."

+1. The smallest batch I can make on my 1bbl system is 17 gallons due to the placement of my heating elements and float valve. If I had intended on occasionally making smaller batches, I'm sure I could have got this down to 10 gallons by positioning the float valve and elements lower on the...