Recent content by LuxAeterna

awwww yisss... IN!

Huh. To be honest, I've always seen the iron cross in a negative light (until today). Mostly in part out of ignorance and subliminal association from the media. Thanks for the history lesson, learn somethin' new every day!

http://www.ohiobrewweek.com/homebrew.html Ohio Brew Week was pretty freakin' terrific. This was my first year to be able to participate and I had a great time with both the formal homebrew competition as well as the informal keg & case competition. I was actually present during the judging...

Hey, why not? Hoo rah!

I wasn't impressed with Monster. But as others have said, Avery's Hog Heaven, Stone's Old Guardian and Great Divide's Old Ruffian are all excellent choices to try. edit: I'm not as educated into what exactly makes each style individually, but I believe the consensus is that imperial IPAs...

Gear enthusiast. Always thinking about how I can improve my setup and make things better. A lot of fun to look at brewing in this fashion, but my wallet sure does feel lighter.

I've never had it happen to me before, but I believe I've read that it will be fine once it completely thaws out. Imbibe away!

This is precisely the type of answer I was looking for, and gave me insight I hadn't considered. Thank you.

Well first off, you know that a higher OG means more sugar present in the wort, yes? Meaning, more potential for a higher alcohol content when it is all done fermenting. But, not all yeasts are the same. A beer yeast doesn't have as much tolerance as, say, a wine yeast. With a high enough...

I think your OG will be fine. If I remember correctly, pushing 1.08+ is where yeast might start to need a little help and you may want to consider to pitching more (either through a good starter or a second yeast addition) or adding some nutrients. But as is, I think you're safe.

Throughout my batches so far, I've never had the need to rack to secondary, and I've been told and also believe doing so is typically unnecessary. However, whenever I read about adding additional things such as bourbon soaked oak chips, chocolate nibs and vanilla beans, people always say to add...

I am interested, if it's later in June. I would gladly pitch in 10$+ for a donation. Also, if this sort of thing interests you, check out Ohio Brew Week here in lovely Athens. http://www.ohiobrewweek.com/

I'm in class and I couldn't hear any of the winners. When is an official text list coming up?

Why not? It don't much matter. I'll give it a shot!

I haven't used Pilsner before. Out of sheer curiosity, what happen if you did a 60 minute boil as opposed to 90 minutes? Or rather, why do the extra 30 minutes?