Recent content by Red_Scooter

Go with that. If I was in the area, I would offer to come over and critique for you.

Akausi is what I would go with if it looked good. Since it's waygu lineage, I assume it's prime +?.

Made some poor man's burnt ends for the game tonight. Turned out great!

Maybe he was a subscriber to Coach Fran's secret newsletter... Sent from my Pixel using Home Brew mobile app

I will be in for 2, maybe 3 Sent from my Desire HD using Home Brew mobile app

I am in the market to build one. I will heed your advice. Glad you discovered it and have time to remedy before the game. Sent from my Desire HD using Home Brew mobile app

I haven't entered any comps yet. But, this might be my first. I have an APA, Stout and CDA ready. though, I'm not sure the stout and CDA would fit into a particular category.

Dang, I guess I better get to posting. :) Only 64 posts in 20months, low average. clearly I read more than contribute.

13f-RIS

I have a 7.5gal turkey fryer with a strainer basket that I use a 5gal paint strainer bag in, and 13.5lbs of grain is about my max in the strainer basket. When I have a bigger grainbill, I will split the mash between the kettle and another cooler or another kettle with another paint strainer...

http://youtu.be/_YhpauKGgQ4

Casey Donahew? I can't stand listening to that guy. I was at the recording of Reckless Kelly was here. One of the best concerts I ever saw. CCR was good too, and still a fan of The Departed. My fav Texas Country band is still Randy Rogers Band. Lots of good Red Dirt music out there....

I would forgo the peppers in the boil, and only add to secondary (or primary after fermentation has stopped). Before adding to the peppers, give them a quick boil and then freeze them. freezing will break the cell membranes. I've never tried a hoppy chili beer, all of mine have been light on...

Nice job! Congrats.

Man, I really want to contribute to this thread, but I know my wife will find the thread when internet stalking me. :) So, I will just add that my wife is a prefect angel and loves it when I brew.