Recent content by richwyso

Hey I was just checking to see if anyone was heading to this in the Chicagoland area. It's perfect that its at union station for us burb people. I'm gonna head down to the 1-4 session and take the train from libertyville. Anyone else gonna do is? Would be cool to meet others in the area who...

ha thanks! I think i just like to know when i taste beers what those flavors are and what to look for

:tank:I just had a quick question for everyone out there in beer land. I have been reading a lot about brewing and have finished palmer's book and also yeast by White and Zainasheff.. I feel really good the more and more I brew, but the only thing I still strive to understand all are the...

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i agree with this..

THanks so basically everyone is saying just stick with getting 3 gallons of water up to 150-160 degrees and steep since what i am talking about is mashing then? John Palmer's book says about a gallon to every lbs so i didn't know if i was suppose to get basically 2 gallons warmed up to the...

So I just need some clarification as i am a little confused. I know rule of thumb is about 1.25 quarts of water per lbs for grains. I have two so it's 2.50 quarts of water. My questions is after you steep that is it ok to add room temperature purified gallons of water (doing a 5 gal extract)...

Thanks guys.. Yea i am not sure either Gasoline. I got everything together now. ill let you know how it tastes in a while

So i have decided to venture away from the kits and follow a recipe. I was curious to know what people thought about it or if it should be critiqued. It's for an APA from a friend of mine: malt 1 lbs 2-Row .5 lbs Munich .5 lbs Caramel 40 6 lbs of extra light dried malt extract Hops...

Enjoying Sunday afternoon with a growler of The Weight from Piece Brewery!! I went and saw the Book of Mormon play in Chicago yesterday and made it a point on the way out of the loop to stop there and grab a growler of the Weight which is a great APA. It wont the silver medal last year. Cheers...

well that's the thing it didnt taste flat at all. It was carbonated and it held great flavor. I have been drinking enough beer in my life that even though i am a noob i can taste the difference between a flat and carbonated beer. :) I do have a bunch of non twist off bottles too (now that i...

the second batch tasted great. It had great carbonation. I will have to try the same recipe and try it in a regular bottle and see if there is any difference in taste.

I was just curious what people thought about using twist off bottles to put their beer in and cap. I have a handheld capper and the first two batches i have done i have just used twist off bottles and capped them. They seemed fine in terms of taste. I didn't have any break on me or anything...

If you ever come out to the burbs grow masters in gurnee has a great selection and really friendly staff

Ha i replied to the other posting before i read this. So basically I would have to get a 6.5 at least. I live in a condo thats already busting at the seams with my stuff. Between all my power tools and now the collection of brewing supplies. The guest room is luckily mine but my fiance does...