Recent content by matt_mcdermit

Ralph Steadman's artwork on Flying Dog labels are some of my favorite, but I also love Anchor's simplicity. Sorry, but I have to disagree with the popular opinion on Stone's labels so far. I feel that their labels are to, "Ed Hardy" designed. As far as not so great beers with good design, I...

This is pretty cool. Kudos to you, GodsStepBrother, and your friend for trying this. Sucks that the readers/comments of the news article in El Paso are so close minded. It's the 21st century, let people do their own thing, right? Good luck!

If you're still around, do you happen to have a link to the fitting on Midwest? I can't find the appropriate fitting. Thanks!

Hello, I have searched the boards and found a general answer, although many of the answers were old, I am facing a new dilemma. I have finally planned to make the plunge and buy a kegging system. The problem: I currently have a Black IPA in the secondary with dry hops pitched last night...

There has to be something in Tapps alone. On Tapp Brewery? You live on a lake, tap is associated very closely with beer.

Second year Newport hops have already reached the top of their 10ft. trellis. Any suggestions on what to do once they reach the top? I have about 4 bines with a fifth one breaking ground. Figure I will just let more grow since the others have already reached the top.

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Had possibly the same problem with my first batch. Figured out it may have fermented at too low of a temperature. Second batch I controlled the temperature and that "aftertaste" was no longer there. I too contributed it to a yeasty aftertaste. Warmer fermenting temperature definately corrected...

If I remember correctly, I believe Obama's first beer in the white house was a Yuengling. Which as a Pennsylvanian, that is pretty awesome, he may have even said that is favorite beer is Yuengling at one point. The last part might just be wishful thinking. Either way this is cool.

Currently I'd agree with Southern Tier as my favorite, but not far behind are; Dark Horse Brewery, Troeg's, and Shipyard.

I second D's Dog and Six Pack shop in Regent Square. The beer cave in the back is amazing and you can mix and match your six packs. Not to mention some of the best food in the city. Also Bites and Brews in Shadyside has a cool deli style menu with a decent amount of beers on tap. Shadyside is...

I too am new to the forum and getting serious about homebrewing but agree that both South Hill Brewing and Wine store locations are great and very helpful. I've been going to the one in Monroeville, and the guys there couldn't be more helpful.