Recent content by Normanras

Long time lurker. I've come close to posting, but then the problem had resolved itself. Yet, with this I am a bit flummoxed/curious about what anyone who is willing to read has to say. Here it goes. I've also posted this on Twitter, but despite the home-brew community on there, no one really...

I'm in the Hudson Valley. Can you PM me some pictures?

I like that idea. Thanks

So I know a while ago... but OP - seriously that good? Thinking of brewing it and letting it condition in primary for almost a month and then bottle condition for another month. Would love to know if you've brewed it multiple times since this original post!

This is great, thanks everyone. I think, stupidly, I was adjusting grain bill based on ABV and not balance of flavors. 2lbs of smoked malt seems a bit harsh now... I think the hops are a bit old. I may ask for another ounce or two of Willamette (he also has Nugget) to bring out more hop...

I have come across some free hops from a farmer in upstate NY. I buy whole leaf from him and he gave me a bunch of Willamette as a bonus. I've read all about Willamette not being great as a stand alone but I also live for experimentation... I've settled on a Baltic Porter partial mash. I...

Just kidding. The taste is okay. I just can't put my finger on it. Maybe you guys can help. This is my 6th or 7th brew. It was whatever ingredients I had left over from my IPA, so I may have created nothing but a strange tasting brew. Let's see if I type this out correctly. Partial Mash...