Recent content by rbyount

Nuts. I'll see if Pappers_ will edit the original post one more time :(. 8 ounces freshly ground coffee for the last 10 minutes of the boil. I fermented at 65 degrees. And yes, 1 ounce hops for the 60 minute boil.

After my initial batch taste compare, I knew the recipe needed to be changed. With 'Pappers_' help (Jim is one of the moderators, can edit posts, and deserves a nice shout out) the recipe has been edited (changes made to the original post). So, I made the new batch, bottled it, and tried it...

I used Safale American US-05. My apologies for leaving that out of the OP, and now it is too late to edit it.

So I did a heads up compare with the 'real' Bell's Java Stout. Much to my chagrin, my brew came up short. The coffee flavor was fine, but the finish on this recipe was not as smooth as the real deal. Head was a bit lighter as well. FWIW, it is still good. Not as good as the real deal (but I...

One more note. The coffee was ground on brewday. I would not use pre-ground coffee (so call me a coffee snob, I don't mind).

Depends upon what you define as head retention! :D I don't believe so, but seeing is believing. So, because I could and to satisfy some of my OCD tendencies, I posted a video on youtube with the pour and just over 4 minutes of watching the head develop and drop. Of course I had to take a...

I mashed at 154 for an hour. Haven't done a side by side yet. And to clarify, this is the recipe they gave me at Bell's General Store in Kalamazoo for their Java Stout.

This is Bell's Java Stout recipe. I didn't see it posted (if it is, my apologies to the OP). Was looking for a nice Java Stout and am a fan of Bell's (their General Store in Kalamazoo MI is a great place to shop for grains and more). 15# Pale Malt 1# Flaked Barley 1# 40L Crystal 1# Chocolate...

My thanks to brrman! Brewed and bottled and just started drinking this. Excellent Black IPA! Was looking for a recipe as had tried some BIPA but wasn't sure what to do recipe wise. This fits the bill and I will brew again!

I have brewed this twice and it is a favorite of SWMBO (I like all ales, it's just those yellow fizzy weak a$$ed 'beers' I cannot abide). The second time brewed this I passed on the cold brewed coffee. The coffee flavor to me still comes through and the beer seems a bit more rich. Could be my...

I have brewed this 3 times over the past year (last batch just got bottled). Wheat beers have never been my favorite, but a friend wanted to start brewing and really loves wheat beers, so I brewed a wheat beer with him. Great recipe, great beer! My family and friends have enjoyed this very...

Outstanding recipe and thread! Was looking for a good vanilla porter and this certainly fits the bill and will be brewed next. Regarding vanilla. I've been purchasing extract quality beans on ebay for the past several years (prices doubled last year :( ) and extracting my own vanilla...

Brewed this for the second time. Gotta love this recipe - many thanks for sharing (my friends and family say thanks as well)!

Welcome! The information and helpfulness on the forum is incredible! I too have friends who have been brewing for years and their help has been quite good, but having the ability to tap into the collective knowledge/experience available here is terrific. Started with extract kits a year ago...

Brewed this up as my second all grain attempt. SWMBO prefers stouts, so goal was to ensure happiness for support in my brewing endeavors. Brew day was August 24, 10 days in the primary, 10 days in the secondary, and a month in the bottle. Tried a bottle earlier and it wasn't ready, but had...