Recent content by Junkbrew

very helpful advice...it seems like the hardest part of learning this stuff is figuring out where and how the easiest way to learn it. btw im a big fan of boulevard myself, bout 3 hours from my house, they make some good ****!

right on. yea ive got several books and such but most are kinda vague for someone who isnt 100% on the termanolgy and stuff. all of my beers so far have just been following the recipe and instructions but i really wanna get to get so i understand how to make a recipe and have it turn out tasting...

how in the world do you guys figure out what hops to use and when to use them?...ive been trying to learn as much as i can and thats something i really want to understand better

yep lets hope for the best!

boreal brewer to answer your question. 8oz white wheat malt. 1lb flaked wheat. 6.6 briess wheat malt extract(LME). 1oz tetnang hops 1oz corriander seed 1oz bitter orange peel..and for the yeast was just a basic ale yeast.....so basically all i did was put the flaked and malted wheat in a steep...

when i say i steeped it i mean, holding between 150-160 for 35 minutes

i have steeped some flaked and malted wheat for a bluemoon copycat recipe. everything went fine but im thinking i was supposed to mash it instead, although im not sure because ive never done this recipe before. i have a pretty good understanding about the difference between the 2 processes.that...

Thanks for the insight. So manoaction are the bucket you also saying that growlers wont work. I've been wondering if they would.. oh and no keg here. Straight outta the bucket

Is there a way to use the bigger bottles that have a cork and wire. I love the way they look but not sure if its a good idea to try or not